Privacy policy
We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of particularly high importance to us. The use of our website is generally possible without providing any personal data.
However, if a data subject wishes to use special services offered by our company via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.
The processing of personal data, such as a data subject’s name, address, email address, or telephone number, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable in Germany.
Through this privacy policy, our company would like to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this privacy policy informs data subjects about their rights.
As the controller responsible for processing, we have implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible of personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security vulnerabilities, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed.
For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, for example by telephone.
1. Definitions
The privacy policy of PadelCity is based on the terminology used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be easy to read and understand for the public, as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.
In this privacy policy, we use, among others, the following terms:
a) Personal Data
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the “data subject”). A natural person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more specific factors expressing the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
b) Data Subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for processing.
c) Processing
Processing is any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
d) Restriction of Processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.
e) Profiling
Profiling is any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements of that natural person.
f) Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not assigned to an identified or identifiable natural person.
g) Controller or Person Responsible for Processing
Controller or person responsible for processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union law or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for by Union law or Member State law.
h) Processor
Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
i) Recipient
Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to which personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union law or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.
j) Third Party
Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
k) Consent
Consent is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.
2. Name and Address of the Controller Responsible for Processing
Controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions of a data protection nature is:
The Padel City GmbH
Goethestraße 21
80336 Munich
Germany
Tel.: +49 176 63225408
Email: info@padelcity.de
Website: www.padelcity.de
3. Cookies
The website of PadelCity uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an internet browser.
Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.
By using cookies, we can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without setting cookies.
By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized in the interest of the user. Cookies enable us, as previously mentioned, to recognize users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, the user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter access data each time they visit the website because this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online store. The online store remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.
The data subject may prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by means of an appropriate setting in the internet browser used and may thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set may be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.
Cookie settings can be changed at any time via the following link.
4. Collection of General Data and Information
The website of PadelCity collects a series of general data and information each time the website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. The following may be collected: (1) browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the subpages accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used for security purposes in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using these general data and information, we do not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is required to (1) correctly deliver the content of our website, (2) optimize the content of our website and the advertising for it, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack.
These anonymously collected data and information are therefore evaluated by us statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security within our company, in order to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
5. Registration on Our Website
The data subject has the possibility to register on the website of the controller by providing personal data. Which personal data are transmitted to the controller is determined by the respective input mask used for registration.
The personal data entered by the data subject are collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller and for the controller’s own purposes. The controller may arrange for the transfer of personal data to one or more processors, for example a parcel service provider, who will also use the personal data exclusively for internal purposes attributable to the controller.
By registering on the website of the controller, the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to the data subject, as well as the date and time of registration, are also stored. The storage of this data takes place against the background that this is the only way to prevent misuse of our services and, if necessary, to enable the investigation of criminal offenses. In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary to safeguard the controller. These data are not passed on to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or the disclosure serves criminal prosecution.
The registration of the data subject with the voluntary provision of personal data enables the controller to offer the data subject content or services that, due to their nature, can only be offered to registered users. Registered persons are free to change the personal data specified during registration at any time or to have them completely deleted from the data records of the controller.
The controller shall provide any data subject at any time, upon request, with information about which personal data concerning the data subject are stored. Furthermore, the controller shall correct or delete personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, provided that no statutory retention obligations oppose such action. All employees of the controller are available to the data subject as contact persons in this context.
8. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data
The controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or insofar as this has been provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.
If the purpose of storage ceases to apply, or a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.
9. Rights of the Data Subject
a) Right to Confirmation
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
b) Right of Access
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain, at any time and free of charge, information from the controller about the personal data stored concerning them and a copy of such information.
Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:
– the purposes of the processing
– the categories of personal data being processed
– the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations
– where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or the criteria used to determine that period
– the existence of the right to rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing by the controller, or a right to object to such processing
– the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
– where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source
– the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject
Furthermore, the data subject has the right to obtain information as to whether personal data have been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject shall also have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
c) Right to Rectification
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right, taking into account the purposes of the processing, to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary statement.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
d) Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to request from the controller the immediate erasure of personal data concerning them, provided that one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:
– the personal data were collected for purposes for which they are no longer necessary
– the data subject withdraws their consent and there is no other legal basis for the processing
– the data subject objects to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
– the personal data were processed unlawfully
– the erasure of personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation
– the personal data were collected in relation to services offered pursuant to Article 8 (1) GDPR
If one of the above-mentioned reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the deletion of personal data stored by PadelCity, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. We will ensure that the request for erasure is complied with immediately.
Where PadelCity has made personal data public and is obliged as controller pursuant to Article 17 (1) GDPR to erase the personal data, we shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, taking into account available technology and the cost of implementation, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure of any links to, or copies or replications of, those personal data, insofar as processing is not required.
e) Right to Restriction of Processing
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to request from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:
– the accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy
– the processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure and requests restriction of use instead
– the controller no longer needs the personal data for processing purposes, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims
– the data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21 (1) GDPR pending verification of whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject
If one of the above conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by us, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. We will arrange for the restriction of processing.
f) Right to Data Portability
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning them in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data have been provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR or Article 9 (2) (a) GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided that the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.
Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20 (1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject may contact us at any time.
g) Right to Object
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them which is based on Article 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
We will no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
If we process personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to the processing for direct marketing purposes, we will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning them for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89 (1) GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee directly. The data subject is also free to exercise their right to object in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.
h) Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing — including profiling — which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, provided that the decision is not necessary for entering into or performing a contract, is not authorized by Union or Member State law, or is not based on the data subject’s explicit consent.
If the decision is necessary for entering into or performing a contract, or is carried out with the explicit consent of the data subject, we shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their point of view, and to contest the decision.
If a data subject wishes to exercise rights relating to automated decisions, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
i) Right to Withdraw a Data Protection Consent
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
If a data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw consent, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
10. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Meta
The controller has integrated components of the company META, Facebook, and Instagram on this website. Facebook and Instagram are social networks.
A social network is an online social meeting place, an online community that generally enables users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. A social network may serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enables the internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook enables users of the social network, among other things, to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect via friend requests.
The operating company of Facebook and Instagram is Meta Platforms Inc., 1 Meta Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. The controller responsible for the processing of personal data, if a data subject lives outside the USA or Canada, is Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a display of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be accessed at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. As part of this technical procedure, Facebook receives information about which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged into Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognizes with each visit to our website which specific subpage the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website, such as the “Like” button, or submits a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.
Facebook always receives information via the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into Facebook at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not wish such transmission of information to Facebook, they can prevent it by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.
The data policy published by Facebook, which is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains what settings options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. In addition, various applications are available that make it possible to suppress data transmission to Facebook.
11. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)
The controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, gathering, and analysis of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects, among other things, data about from which website a data subject came to a website (so-called referrers), which subpages were accessed, or how often and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is mainly used for optimizing a website and for cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.
The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.
The controller uses the extension “_gat._anonymizeIp” for web analytics via Google Analytics. By means of this extension, the IP address of the data subject’s internet connection is shortened and anonymized by Google when access to our website occurs from a Member State of the European Union or from another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
The purpose of the Google Analytics component is the analysis of visitor flows on our website. Google uses the collected data and information, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, compile online reports on activities on our website, and provide other services related to website activity.
Google Analytics places a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each call to one of the individual pages of this website on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. In the course of this technical procedure, Google obtains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and to create commission settlements.
By means of the cookie, personal information is stored, such as access time, the location from which access was made, and the frequency of visits to our website. Each time our website is visited, such personal data, including the IP address, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America and stored there. Google may pass these personal data collected via the technical procedure on to third parties.
The data subject may prevent the setting of cookies at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and may thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a browser setting would also prevent Google from placing a cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. In addition, cookies already set by Google Analytics may be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.
Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics and to the processing of this data by Google. For this purpose, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data or information about website visits may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is regarded by Google as an objection.
If the data subject’s information technology system is later deleted, formatted, or newly installed, the browser add-on must be reinstalled to disable Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate it.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google may be accessed at:
https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/
and
http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html
Google Analytics is explained in more detail at the following link:
https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/
12. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of YouTube
The controller has integrated components of YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips free of charge and enables other users to view, rate, and comment on these videos free of charge. YouTube permits the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete films and television programs, as well as music videos, trailers, or user-generated videos, are available via the internet portal.
The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.
With each call to one of the individual pages of this website on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component. Further information about YouTube may be obtained at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google receive information about which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes with the call of a subpage that contains a YouTube video which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject.
YouTube and Google receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into YouTube at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the data subject does not wish such transmission of information, they can prevent it by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.
The data protection provisions published by YouTube, which are available at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provide information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.
13. Data Protection Provisions on Payment Processing
The controller has integrated components for digital, cashless payment processing on this website. For the purpose of fulfilling contracts, personal data are transmitted to the commissioned payment service provider. Data transmission is protected by the “SSL” encryption procedure. PadelCity does not store payment data in its own systems — the data are stored in a so-called vault at the respective service provider.
Booking and payment processing is carried out via PadelCity’s online booking platform. Stripe is used as the payment service provider for the technical processing of payments.
Payment by direct debit, Visa, or Mastercard, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay:
Stripe Payments Europe Ltd
Block 4, Harcourt Centre
Harcourt Road
Dublin 2, Ireland
Stripe is PCI DSS certified. Stripe may transfer, process, and store personal data outside the EU and is subject to the Safe Harbor Agreement.
Payment via PayPal:
PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A.
22-24 Boulevard Royal
L-2449 Luxembourg
All data required for payment processing are securely transmitted using the “SSL” procedure. PayPal may transfer, process, and store personal data outside the EU and is subject to the Safe Harbor Agreement. If you use PayPal, you agree to PayPal’s privacy policy.
The personal data exchanged with the service provider include first name, last name, email address, IP address, and the data required for the respective payment method (bank account number or credit card number, expiration date, code). The transmission of this data serves the purpose of payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will also transmit personal data if there is a legitimate interest in doing so. Such transmission serves identity and creditworthiness verification.
Stripe and PayPal may pass personal data on to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors insofar as this is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or if the data are to be processed on their behalf.
The data subject has the possibility to revoke consent for the handling of personal data at any time with PayPal or Stripe. A revocation does not affect personal data that must necessarily be processed, used, or transmitted for proper contract-related payment processing.
The applicable data protection provisions of Stripe and PayPal can be accessed at:
https://stripe.com/de/privacy
https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
14. Newsletter
The controller responsible for data processing uses the service providers HubSpot and Brevo for the technical delivery of newsletters:
Rocket Science Group, LLC
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE #5000
Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
For this purpose, we transmit the email address to the two service providers mentioned above. This means that data are transferred to third parties in an unsafe third country. Different data protection regulations apply in the USA. From a data protection perspective, when processing data in a non-EU country, an adequate level of data protection must be ensured. HubSpot and Brevo are “Privacy Shield” certified and listed on the “Privacy Shield List,” meaning that an adequate level of data protection is ensured when data are processed by these companies.
The data protection provisions of Brevo can be found here:
https://www.brevo.com/de/legal/privacypolicy/
The data protection provisions of HubSpot can be viewed here:
https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
Subscription / Unsubscription
By confirming your email address, we will add you to our mailing list — if you selected this option during registration. Each email contains an option to unsubscribe from the newsletter.
Websites of Brevo and HubSpot
When unsubscribing (and in other cases), you may be redirected directly to a website of the newsletter service providers. We therefore point out that cookies and other service providers (e.g., Google Analytics) may also be used there. We have no influence over this.
Statistical Collection and Analyses
The newsletters contain a tracking pixel that is retrieved from the server of Mailchimp when the newsletter is opened. During this retrieval, technical information such as browser type, system, IP address, and time of access is collected. This information is used for technical optimization of the system, as well as for analyzing reading behavior and access locations (which can be determined by the IP address).
Statistical evaluation also includes determining whether the newsletter was opened, when it was opened, and which links were clicked. For technical reasons, this information can be assigned to individual recipients. We do not aim to monitor individual users — group-based evaluations are used to understand the reading habits of our users and to adapt our content accordingly, or to send different content based on user interests.
Legal Basis (GDPR)
Based on the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the following applies:
Consent to the sending of email addresses is based on Article 6 (1) (a), Article 7 GDPR, and Section 7 (2) No. 3 or (3) UWG. The use of the mailing service provider Mailchimp, the performance of statistical surveys and analyses, and the logging of the registration process are based on our legitimate interests pursuant to Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
You may object to the future processing of your personal data at any time in accordance with the statutory provisions (Article 21 GDPR). Further objection options can be found at:
http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/
15. Legal Basis for Processing
Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose.
If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract, the processing is based on Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, for example in the case of inquiries about our products or services.
If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, the processing is based on Article 6 (1) (c) GDPR.
In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. In such cases, the processing would be based on Article 6 (1) (d) GDPR.
Finally, processing operations may be based on Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR if the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override such interest.
16. Legitimate Interests in the Processing
Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.
17. Duration for Which Personal Data Are Stored
The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of this period, the corresponding data are routinely deleted, provided they are no longer required for the performance or initiation of a contract.
18. Statutory or Contractual Requirements to Provide Personal Data
We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may result from contractual arrangements.
In some cases, it may be necessary for the conclusion of a contract that a data subject provides us with personal data that must subsequently be processed by us. Failure to provide personal data would mean that a contract with the data subject could not be concluded.
Before providing personal data, the data subject may contact one of our employees, who will clarify on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract or necessary for the conclusion of a contract, whether there is an obligation to provide it, and what the consequences of non-provision would be.
19. Existence of Automated Decision-Making
As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
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