Information according to § 5 TMG

fahrnschon.de
Dipl.-Betriebswirt (FH) Ulrich Fahrnschon
Bunzlauer Str. 15
DE-53721 Siegburg
Phone: +49 (0) 2241 9559588
E-Mail: kontakt[at]fahrnschon.de
VAT Registration Number: DE281845670

Disclaimer

Liability for Content

We make every effort to keep the information on our Web site current, but accept no liability whatsoever for the content provided. Pursuant to §7 par. 1 of TMG (German Tele-Media Act), the law limits our responsibility as a service provider to our own content on these Web pages. According to §§8 to 10 of TMG, we are not obligated to monitor third party information provided or stored on our Web site. However, we shall promptly remove any content upon becoming aware that it violates the law. Our liability in such an instance shall commence at the time we become aware of the respective violation.

Liability for Links

Our site contains links to third-party Web sites. We have no influence whatsoever on the information on these Web sites and accept no guaranty for its correctness. The content of such third-party sites is the responsibility of the respective owners/providers. At the time third-party Web sites were linked to ours, we found NO GROUNDS WHATSOEVER of any likely contravention of the law. We shall promptly delete a link upon becoming aware that it violates the law.

Copyrights

The content and works provided on these Web pages are governed by the copyright laws of Germany. Duplication, processing, distribution, or any form of commercialization of such material beyond the scope of the copyright law shall require the prior written consent of its respective author or creator.

Privacy Policy
We are pleased that you are interested in our organization. The protection of your Personal Data is particularly important to our management. As a rule, you can use our websites without disclosing any Personal Data to us. However, if you wish to use more specific services via our websites, including our other websites, applications and social media pages, we may have to process your Personal Data. If we wish to process data about you and we cannot rely on any other legal basis, we will always ask you for your Consent first (e.g., via a cookie banner).
We always comply with applicable data protection laws when handling your Personal Data (such as name, address, email or telephone number). With this Privacy Policy, we inform you about which data we process. This Privacy Policy also explains to you what rights you have as a Data Subject.
We have taken various technical and organizational measures to protect your data on our websites in the best possible way. Nevertheless, there are always risks on the internet and complete protection is not possible. For this reason, you can also transmit your Personal Data to us by other means, for example by telephone, if you prefer.
This Privacy Policy is not only intended to fulfill the obligations under GDPR and to comply with the law of the Member States of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). This Privacy Policy is also intended to comply with legislation such as UK data protection laws (UK-GDPR), Swiss Federal Data Protection Act and Swiss Data Protection Ordinance (DSG, DSV), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA), Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA), Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA), Iowa Act Relating to Consumer Data Protection (ICDPA), Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA), New Hampshire Consumer Data Privacy Law (SB255), New Jersey Data Privacy Law (SB332), South Carolina Consumer Privacy Bill (House Bill 4696) and other global data protection regulations and shall be interpreted accordingly. The following Privacy Policy shall be interpreted for each country, state or federal state in such a way that the terms and legal bases used correspond to the terms and legal bases used in the respective state or federal state.
For reasons of better readability, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female, diverse and other gender identities (m/f/d/other) is avoided on our websites, in publications, in communication and in our Privacy Policy. All formulations used apply equally to all genders.
If you have any suggestions for improving the texts in this Privacy Policy or if you want to hire an External Data Protection Officer, please contact the author of the text: Prof. Dr. h.c. Heiko Jonny Maniero, LL.B., LL.M. mult., M.L.E..

  1. Definitions
    In our Privacy Policy, we use special terms from various data protection laws. We want our statement to be easy to understand and therefore explain these terms in advance.
    The following definitions shall be interpreted or expanded, as appropriate, based on the case law of the General Court of the European Union (EGC), the European Court of Justice (ECJ), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (SFSC), the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (UKSC) or on national data protection laws or national case law of a state or federal state, including but not limited to California, including case law, also under common law, if this is necessary for the application of the law in individual cases.
    We use the following terms, among others, in this Privacy Policy:
    a) Personal Data
    Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. An identifiable natural person is one who 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 factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person, or who must be regarded as such under national data protection legislation or national jurisdiction of a state or federal state, including under common law.
    b) Data Subject
    Data Subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose Personal Data is processed by the Controller, a Processor, an international organization or another data recipient, and persons who must be regarded as such under national data protection laws or national jurisdiction of a state or federal state, including case law, also under common law.
    c) Processing
    Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on Personal Data or on sets of Personal Data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, 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 Processing in the future.
    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 analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.
    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 are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
    g) Controller
    The Controller 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 or Member State law, the Controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.
    h) Processor
    A Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
    i) Recipient
    A Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the 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 or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.
    j) Third Party
    A Third Party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the Data Subject, Controller, Processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the Controller or Processor, are authorised to process Personal Data.
    k) Consent
    Consent is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the Data Subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the Processing of Personal Data relating to him or her.
  2. Name and address of the Controller
    The Controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and the European Economic Area, British data protection laws, Swiss data protection laws (DSG, DSV), Californian data protection law (CCPA/CPRA), Chinese data protection law (PIPL), as well as international laws and provisions with a data protection nature is:
    Ulrich Fahrnschon
    Bunzlauer Str. 15
    53721 Siegburg
    Phone: +49 2241 9559588
    eMail: kontakt[at]fahrnschon.de
    Website: https://fahrnschon.de
  3. Collection of general data and information
    Our websites collect a range of general data and information each time the websites are accessed by a Data Subject or an automated system. This general data and information are stored in the log files of the respective server. Among other things, the (1) browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system accesses our websites (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-websites which are accessed via an accessing system on our websites, (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 can be recorded.
    When using this general data and information, we generally do not draw any conclusions about the Data Subject. Rather, this information is required to (1) correctly deliver the content of our websites, (2) optimize the content of our websites and the advertising for them, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our websites and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyber-attack. This anonymously collected data and information is therefore evaluated by us both statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our organisation to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the Personal Data processed by us. The data of the server log files are stored separately from all Personal Data provided by a Data Subject.
    The purpose of processing is to avert danger and ensure IT security, as well as the aforementioned purposes. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the protection of our information technology systems. The log files are deleted after the stated purposes have been achieved.
  4. Contact possibility via the website and other data transfers and your Consent
    Our website contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our organisation as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (email address) and possibly a telephone number. If a Data Subject contacts us by email, via a contact form, via an input form or in any other way, the Personal Data transmitted by the Data Subject will be stored automatically. This Personal Data transmitted to us on a voluntary basis by a Data Subject is processed for the purposes of usage or contacting the Data Subject.
    We obtain your Consent for the transmission, storage and Processing of your contact data and inquiries and for contacting you in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and Art. 49 (1) (1) (a) GDPR as follows:
    By transmitting your Personal Data, you voluntarily consent to the Processing of the Personal Data you have entered or transmitted for the purposes of processing the inquiry and contacting you. By transmitting your data to us, you also voluntarily give your explicit Consent in accordance with Art. 49 (1) (1) (a) GDPR to data transfers to third countries to and by the companies named in this Privacy Policy and for the purposes stated, in particular for such transfers to third countries for which there is or is not an adequacy decision by the EU/EEA and to companies or other bodies that are not subject to an existing adequacy decision on the basis of self-certification or other accession criteria and in which or for which there are significant risks and no suitable guarantees for the protection of your Personal Data (e.g., due to Section 702 FISA, Executive Order EO12333 and the CloudAct in the USA). When you gave your voluntary and explicit Consent, you were aware that there may not be an adequate level of data protection in third countries and that your data subject rights may not be enforceable. You can withdraw your Consent under data protection law at any time with effect for the future. The withdrawal of Consent does not affect the lawfulness of Processing based on Consent before its withdrawal. With a single action (entry and transmission), you give several Consents. These are Consents under EU/EEA data protection law as well as those under the CCPA/CPRA, ePrivacy and telemedia law, and other international legislation, which are required, among other things, as a legal basis for any planned further Processing of your Personal Data. With your action, you also confirm that you have read and taken note of this Privacy Policy.
  5. Routine deletion and restriction of Personal Data
    We process and store Personal Data for the period required to achieve the purpose of processing or if this has been provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which we are subject, or if a legal basis for the Processing exists.
    If the purpose of processing no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, or if the legal basis for the Processing no longer applies, the Personal Data will be routinely restricted or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.
  6. Rights of the Data Subject according to GDPR
    a) Right to confirmation
    Each Data Subject has the right to obtain from the Controller confirmation as to whether or not Personal Data concerning him or her is being processed.
    If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time.
    b) Right to information
    Each Data Subject has the right to obtain from the Controller free information about the Personal Data stored about him/her and a copy of this data at any time. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the Data Subject access to the following information:
  • the purposes of processing,
  • the categories of Personal Data that are 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, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period,
  • the existence of the right to request from the Controller rectification or erasure of Personal Data or Restriction of Processing of Personal Data concerning the Data Subject or to object to such Processing,
  • the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority,
  • if the Personal Data is not collected from the Data Subject: All available information about the origin of the data,
  • the existence of automated decision-making, including Profiling, referred to in Art. 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 a right to information as to whether Personal Data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the Data Subject also has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.
    If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time.
    c) Right to rectification
    Each Data Subject has the right to demand the immediate correction of incorrect Personal Data concerning them. Furthermore, the Data Subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete Personal Data, including by means of a supplementary declaration, taking into account the purposes of the Processing.
    If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time.
    d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
    Each Data Subject has the right, to obtain from the Controller the erasure of Personal Data concerning him or her without undue delay, and the Controller shall have the obligation to erase Personal Data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies, as long as the Processing is not necessary:
  • Personal Data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary.
  • The Data Subject withdraws Consent on which the Processing is based according to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the Processing.
  • The Data Subject objects to the Processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the Processing, or the Data Subject objects to the Processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
  • Personal Data was processed unlawfully.
  • The deletion of Personal Data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the Controller is subject.
  • The Personal Data was collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Art. 8 (1) GDPR.
    If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a Data Subject wishes to request the erasure of Personal Data stored by us, he or she may contact us at any time.
    If we have made the Personal Data public and if our organisation is obliged to delete the Personal Data in accordance with Art. 17 (1) GDPR, we shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to inform other data Controllers who process the published Personal Data that the Data Subject has requested the deletion of all links to this Personal Data or of copies or replications of this Personal Data from these other data Controllers, insofar as the Processing is not necessary.
    e) Right to Restriction of Processing
    Each Data Subject has the right to obtain 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 of the Personal Data.
  • The Processing is unlawful, and the Data Subject opposes the erasure of the Personal Data and requests the restriction of their use instead.
  • The Controller no longer needs the Personal Data for the purposes of the Processing, 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 Art. 21 (1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the Controller override those of the Data Subject.
    If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a Data Subject wishes to request the restriction of the Processing of Personal Data stored by us, he or she may contact us at any time.
    f) Right to data portability
    Each Data Subject has the right to receive the Personal Data concerning him or her, which he or she has provided to a Controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. He or she also has the right to transmit those data to another Controller without hindrance from the Controller to which the Personal Data have been provided, where Processing is based on Consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and the Processing is carried out by automated means, unless the Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Controller.
    Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Art. 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.
    If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time.
    g) Right to object
    Each Data Subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time, to Processing of Personal Data concerning him or her, which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR. This also applies to Profiling based on these provisions.
    In the event of an objection, we will no longer process the Personal Data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the Processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the Data Subject or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
    If we process Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, the Data Subject shall have the right to object at any time to Processing of Personal Data concerning him or her for such marketing. This also applies to Profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising. If the Data Subject objects to us 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 his or her particular situation, to object to Processing of Personal Data concerning him or her by us for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless the Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.
    If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time. The Data Subject is also free, in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise his or her right to object by automated means using technical specifications.
    h) Automated decisions in individual cases including Profiling
    Each Data Subject has the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated Processing, including Profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her, or similarly significantly affects him or her, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the Data Subject and the Controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the Controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the Data Subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the Data Subject’s explicit Consent.
    If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the Data Subject and a data Controller, or (2) it is based on the Data Subject’s explicit Consent, we shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the Data Subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the Controller, to express his or her point of view and contest the decision.
    If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time.
    i) Right to withdraw Consent under data protection law
    Each Data Subject has the right to withdraw Consent to the Processing of Personal Data at any time.
    If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of Amazon.com
Amazon.com is an online retailer that offers a wide range of products and services, including books, electronics, household goods, clothing, and digital media.
When using the services of Amazon.com, Personal Data such as names, addresses, email addresses, IP addresses, payment information, order history and browsing behavior are collected and processed. This data is used to process orders, provide customer service, offer personalized recommendations, and ensure the security of the platform.
The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Amazon.com, Inc., 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, Amazon EU S.à.r.l., 38 avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR. The representative under national law in the United Kingdom is: Amazon UK Services Ltd., 1 Principal Place, Worship Street, London, EC2A 2FA, United Kingdom. The representative under Art. 14 of the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) in Switzerland is: Amazon Web Services Switzerland GmbH, Mythenquai 10, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland.
Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using Amazon.com is the purchase and sale of products and services via the online platform. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, as it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the Data Subject is party or to take steps prior to entering into a contract. In addition, the Processing may be based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR if it concerns the use of the platform, the improvement of services and the provision of personalized offers and advertising.
The company that operates the service is based in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. Amazon may be a certified member of one or more of the Data Privacy Frameworks. You can find more information at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/list. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is required by contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are obliged to provide us with Personal Data for this Processing activity.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Amazon.com, Inc. can be found at https://www.amazon.com.
Diese Datenschutzerklärung wurde mithilfe eines spezialisierten Generators erstellt, der von juristischen Experten für IT-Recht, externer Datenschutzauditoren und der ISO 45001 Zertifizierungsstelle entwickelt wurde, um eine rechtssichere Formulierung zu gewährleisten.

General purpose of Processing, categories of processed data and categories of recipients
The general purpose of processing Personal Data is the handling of all activities relating to the Controller, customers, interested parties, business partners or other contractual or pre-contractual relationships between the aforementioned groups (in the broadest sense) or legal obligations of the Controller. This general purpose applies if no more specific purposes for specific Processing are specified. The categories of Personal Data that we process are customer data, prospective customer data, employee data (including applicant data) and supplier data. The categories of recipients of Personal Data are public bodies, external bodies, internal processing, intragroup processing and other bodies. A list of our Processors and data recipients in third countries and, if applicable, international organizations is either published on our website or can be requested from us free of charge.

Legal basis for the Processing
Art. 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 to which the Data Subject is party, as is the case, for example, when Processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service or consideration, Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. The same applies to such Processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries about our products or services. If we are subject to a legal obligation which requires the Processing of Personal Data, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR.
In rare cases, it may be necessary to process Personal Data to protect the vital interests of the Data Subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our organisation and their name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other Third Party. The Processing would then be based on Art. 6 (1) (d) GDPR.
If the Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Controller, the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (e) GDPR.
Ultimately, Processing operations could be based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. This legal basis is used for Processing operations which are not covered by any of the abovementioned legal grounds, if Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our organisation or by a Third Party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the Data Subject which require protection of Personal Data. We are permitted to carry out such Processing operations in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this respect, it took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed, for example, if the Data Subject is a customer of the Controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).

Legitimate interests in Processing pursued by the Controller or a Third Party and direct marketing
If the Processing of Personal Data is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and no more specific legitimate interests are stated, our legitimate interest is the performance of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of our staff and our shareholders.
We may send you direct advertising about our own goods or services that are similar to the goods or services you have requested, commissioned or purchased. You may object to direct advertising at any time (e.g. by email). You will not incur any costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates. The Processing of Personal Data for direct marketing purposes is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The legitimate interest is direct marketing.
Our messages and newsletters may also constitute direct marketing communications within the meaning of Article 13(2) of EU Directive 2002/58 (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) and the national law resulting from the Directive, provided that we have obtained your electronic and other contact information in connection with the sale of a service or product, which includes the creation of a free user account that allows you, among other things, to access free content on our websites and publications (newsletters, etc.), provided that we advertise similar products or services through direct marketing, so that direct marketing is also permissible without consent (see ECJ, judgment of November 13, 2025, Case C 654/23). In such cases, you can refuse the use of your contact information at any time free of charge.

Duration for which the Personal Data is stored
The criterion for the duration of the storage of Personal Data is the respective statutory retention period. If there is no statutory retention period, the criterion is the contractual or internal retention period. After this period has expired, the corresponding data is routinely deleted if it is no longer required to fulfill or initiate a contract. This applies in particular to all Processing operations for which no more specific criteria have been defined.

Legal or contractual provisions for the provision of Personal Data; necessity for the conclusion of the contract; obligation of the Data Subject to provide the Personal Data; possible consequences of non-provision
We would like to inform you that the provision of Personal Data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also result from contractual obligations (e.g., information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded for a Data Subject to provide us with Personal Data that must subsequently be processed by us. For example, Data Subjects are obliged to provide us with Personal Data if our organisation concludes a contract with them. Failure to provide Personal Data would mean that the contract with the Data Subject could not be concluded. The Data Subject must contact us before providing Personal Data. We will inform the Data Subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of the Personal Data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the Personal Data and what the consequences would be if the Personal Data were not provided.

Existence of automated decision-making
As a responsible company, we do not normally use automated decision-making or Profiling. If, in exceptional cases, we carry out automated decision-making or Profiling, we will inform the Data Subject either separately or via a sub-item in our Privacy Policy (here on our website). In this case, the following applies:
Automated decision-making, including Profiling, may take place if (1) this is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the Data Subject and us, or (2) this is permissible on the basis of Union or Member State legislation to which we are subject and this legislation contains appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the Data Subject, or (3) this takes place with the explicit Consent of the Data Subject.
In the cases referred to in Art. 22 (2) (a) and (c) GDPR, we shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the Data Subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests. In these cases, you have the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the Controller, to express your point of view and to contest the decision.
Meaningful information on the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such Processing for the Data Subject will be provided in this Privacy Policy where applicable.

Recipients in a third country and appropriate or adequate safeguards and how to obtain a copy of them or where they are available.
According to Art. 46 (1) GDPR, the Controller or Processor may only transfer Personal Data to a third country if the Controller or Processor has provided appropriate safeguards and if enforceable rights and effective legal remedies are available to the Data Subjects. Appropriate safeguards can be provided by standard contractual clauses without the need for special approval from a supervisory authority, Art. 46 (2) (c) GDPR.
The EU standard contractual clauses or other appropriate safeguards are agreed with all recipients from third countries prior to the first transfer of Personal Data, or the transfers are based on adequacy decisions. Consequently, it is ensured that appropriate safeguards, enforceable rights and effective legal remedies are guaranteed for all Processing of Personal Data. Any Data Subject can obtain a copy of the standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions from us. In addition, the standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions are available in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Art. 45 (3) GDPR authorizes the European Commission to decide by means of an implementing decision that a non-EU country ensures an adequate level of protection. This means a level of protection for Personal Data that essentially corresponds to the level of protection within the EU. Adequacy decisions mean that Personal Data can flow from the EU (as well as from Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) to a third country without further obstacles. Similar regulations apply to the United Kingdom, Switzerland and some other countries.
In all cases where the European Commission, or a government or competent authority of another country, has decided that a third country ensures an adequate level of protection and/or a valid framework exists (e.g., EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework), all transfers by us to the members of such frameworks (e.g., self-certified entities) are based solely on the membership of that entity in the respective framework or on the respective adequacy decisions. If we or one of our group companies is a member of such a framework, all transfers to us or our group company are based exclusively on the membership of the respective company in this framework. If we or one of our group companies is located in a third country with an adequate level of protection, all transfers to us or our group company are based solely on the respective adequacy decisions.
Any Data Subject can obtain a copy of the frameworks from us. In addition, the frameworks are also available in the Official Journal of the European Union or in the published legal materials or on the websites of data protection supervisory authorities or other authorities or institutions.

Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority
As the Controller, we are obliged to inform the Data Subject of the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The right to lodge a complaint is regulated in Art. 77 (1) GDPR. According to this provision, without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, every Data Subject has the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of his or her habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if the Data Subject considers that the Processing of Personal Data relating to him or her infringes the General Data Protection Regulation. The right to lodge a complaint has been restricted by the EU legislator to the effect that it can only be exercised with a single supervisory authority (Recital 141 Sentence 1 GDPR). This provision is intended to avoid duplicate complaints in the same matter by the same Data Subject. If a Data Subject wishes to complain about us, it is therefore requested that only one supervisory authority is contacted.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA is a WordPress plugin that enables website operators to inform users about the use of cookies on their website and obtain their Consent in accordance with data protection regulations (GDPR and CCPA). The plugin supports the setup of customizable notifications and Consent mechanisms and can save user settings for cookies and manage preferences.
The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.
Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA is to ensure compliance with data protection regulations by providing transparent information and managing user Consents to cookies and similar technologies. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR to comply with the legal requirements for the documentation of user Consents.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The use of Personal Data is required by law, as it is necessary to fulfill legal obligations in the area of data protection and Consent management. Users are required to indicate their cookie preferences or reject cookies, and this information must be stored to properly document the decision.
More information about Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA can be found via the WordPress plugin repository at WordPress.org.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of netcup
netcup GmbH is a German provider of web hosting, servers, domains and other internet services. The company is characterized by high-quality products, comprehensive services and a strong focus on IT security.
When using netcup services, Personal Data such as names, email addresses, physical addresses, telephone numbers, payment information and technical data such as IP addresses or log files are processed. This information is necessary to provide the requested services, manage customer accounts, make support requests and ensure the security of the systems.
The company that operates the service and therefore the recipient of the Personal Data is: netcup GmbH, Daimlerstraße 25, 76185 Karlsruhe, Germany.
Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of processing is the use and management of hosting and internet services. Processing is based on the performance of a contract (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR) to which the Data Subject is party and on legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR), such as the improvement of our services, ensuring network and information security and the use of external hosts.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the contractual relationship between us and the company that operates the service or statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us or the company that operates the service with Personal Data. However, if you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services or those of the company operating the service.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of netcup may be retrieved under https://www.netcup.de.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of Cloudflare
Cloudflare offers a wide range of services to improve the security, performance and reliability of websites and web applications. Core features include DDoS protection, web application firewall, content delivery network services, secure DNS services and more. By using Cloudflare, we can protect our online presence from cyber-attacks, improve the loading speed of our website and ensure the overall availability of our services.
When using Cloudflare services, data such as IP addresses, system configurations and network traffic information is processed. This information is necessary to ward off threats, optimize data traffic and provide insights into website usage.
The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Cloudflare, Inc., 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, Cloudflare Netherlands B.V., Keizersgracht 62, 1015CS Amsterdam, Netherlands, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR. The representative under national law in the United Kingdom is: Cloudflare, Ltd., County Hall/The Riverside Building, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7PB, United Kingdom.
Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of processing is the use of services to secure and optimize websites and web applications. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, whereby our legitimate interest lies in ensuring the security, performance and reliability of our online presence.
The company that operates the service is based in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. The company that operates the service may be a certified member of one or more of the data privacy frameworks. You can find more information at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/list. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the contractual relationship between us and the company that operates the service or statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us or the company that operates the service with Personal Data. However, if you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services or those of the company operating the service.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Cloudflare, Inc. can be found at https://www.cloudflare.com.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of Matomo
Matomo is an open-source web analytics platform that enables website operators to understand the behavior of their visitors without compromising user privacy beyond what is necessary. In contrast to other analysis tools, Matomo places a special emphasis on data protection and is a privacy-friendly alternative where data control remains entirely with the website operator. Matomo provides detailed insights into website visits, including page views, dwell time, devices used, search terms and geographical origin of visitors, without collecting or storing personally identifiable information, unless this has been expressly permitted.
When using Matomo, Personal Data such as IP addresses (which can be anonymized), individual user IDs (to distinguish visitors), pages visited, times of page views and browser information may be processed. This data is used to compile usage statistics for websites to improve the user experience and analyze the effectiveness of web content. Matomo offers extensive configuration options to ensure compliance with GDPR.
The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.
The Processing of Personal Data is based on our legitimate interest in the analysis of user behavior (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) to optimize the offer and presentation of the website and to ensure IT security. In cases where we obtain explicit Consent from visitors (e.g., for the setting of cookies), Processing is also based on the Consent of the user (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is neither required by law or contract nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data. However, if you do not provide it, you may not be able to use the services.
Further information on data collection and data processing by Matomo as well as on data protection settings and data protection options can be found directly on the Matomo website at https://matomo.org.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of Adcash
Adcash is a comprehensive online advertising platform that provides advertisers and publishers with advanced ad technology solutions to optimize and monetize their online advertising campaigns. By using Adcash on our website, we can offer targeted advertising based on the interests and behavior of users. Adcash processes data such as IP addresses, cookie IDs, browser types, operating systems, pages visited and timestamps.
This information is used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, to personalize advertisements and to prevent fraud.
The company that operates the service and therefore the recipient of the Personal Data is: Adcash OÜ, Kentmanni 4, 10116 Tallinn, Estonia.
Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: Adcash is used to optimize and personalize online advertising campaigns and to monetize web content. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, whereby our legitimate interest lies in the effective advertising of our products and services and in the generation of revenue through advertising.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the contractual relationship between us and the company that operates the service or statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us or the company that operates the service with Personal Data. However, if you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services or those of the company operating the service.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Adcash may be retrieved under https://adcash.com.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of Amazon PartnerNet
Amazon PartnerNet is Amazon’s affiliate marketing program that allows us to promote products via affiliate links and earn commissions. When using Amazon PartnerNet, personal data such as IP addresses, click data and transaction data are processed in order to measure and track advertising performance. This data is used to manage affiliate partnerships and to ensure that partners are remunerated correctly.
The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Amazon.com, Inc., 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109-5210, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, Amazon EU S.à.r.l., 38 avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR. The representative under national law in the United Kingdom is: Amazon UK Services Ltd., 1 Principal Place, Worship Street, London, EC2A 2FA, United Kingdom. The representative under Art. 14 of the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) in Switzerland is: Amazon Web Services Switzerland GmbH, Mythenquai 10, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland.
Purposes for which personal data are to be processed and the legal basis for the processing: The purpose of the processing is the management and optimization of affiliate marketing activities and the calculation of commissions. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, whereby the legitimate interest lies in the implementation of affiliate marketing and the optimization of advertising measures.
The company that operates the service is based in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. The company that operates the service may be a certified member of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Further information can be found at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/list.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the personal data is processed are the contractual relationship between us and the company that operates the service or statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us or the company that operates the service with personal data. However, if you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services or those of the company operating the service.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Amazon PartnerNet can be found at https://partnernet.amazon.de/.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of Polylang
Polylang is a WordPress plugin that offers extensive multilingual functions for websites. It enables website operators to create and manage multiple language versions of their content, allowing users to access different versions of the website depending on their language preference. Polylang does not store any Personal Data of website visitors unless they interact through language-specific settings, which can store the preferred language in a cookie.
The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.
Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using Polylang is to use multilingual capabilities for WordPress websites, which improves accessibility and usability for an international audience. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in promoting user-friendliness and the use of content in different languages to meet the needs of a diverse audience.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are internal, statutory, or contractual retention periods. The use of Personal Data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data. If you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services, functionality, or the plugin.
Further information about Polylang can be found at https://polylang.pro/.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of All-In-One Security (AIOS)
All-In-One Security (AIOS) is a WordPress security plugin that offers a variety of protection mechanisms to protect websites from threats and attacks. Features include firewall protection, security scanning, brute force attack defense, security monitoring and more. The plugin can process Personal Data such as IP addresses, usernames and passwords as part of its security protocols to prevent unauthorized access and ensure website security.
The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.
Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using All-In-One Security is to use comprehensive security measures to defend against online threats and to ensure the integrity of WordPress websites. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in ensuring the security and protection of website data and user information against unauthorized access and cyber-attacks.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are internal, statutory, or contractual retention periods. The use of Personal Data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data. If you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services, functionality, or the plugin.
More information about All-In-One Security can be found in the WordPress plugin repository at WordPress.org.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of TablePress
TablePress is a WordPress plugin that allows users to create, manage and embed tables into their websites without the need for coding skills. The plugin supports functions such as inserting data, arranging columns and rows, and importing and exporting tables. TablePress does not store any Personal Data unless such data is entered into the tables by users.
The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.
Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using TablePress is to use an efficient tool for creating and managing data in tabular form, which facilitates the presentation and handling of information on websites. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the use of a user-friendly solution that enables us to present information in a structured and appealing way.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are internal, statutory, or contractual retention periods. The use of Personal Data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data. If you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services, functionality, or the plugin.
Further information about TablePress can be found at https://tablepress.org.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of UpdraftPlus
UpdraftPlus is a WordPress plugin for backing up and restoring websites. UpdraftPlus allows users to easily back up their website data, including files, databases, plugins and themes, and restore it to the same location or a new location if required. UpdraftPlus also offers automated backup features and supports cloud storage solutions such as Google Drive, Dropbox and Amazon S3.
When using UpdraftPlus, Personal Data such as names, email addresses and payment information (for premium versions or add-ons) are processed. In addition, information on website configurations and backup data may be collected. This data is necessary to provide the services, manage user accounts, provide support and improve the functionality of the plugin.
The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: UPDRAFT WP SOFTWARE LIMITED, Tramshed Tech Griffin Street, High Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1FX, United Kingdom.
Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of data processing is to use the backup and restore functions for WordPress websites. Processing is based on the performance of a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, to which the Data Subject is a party, and on legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, such as ensuring the integrity and security of user data and websites.
The developer of the application is based in a country that has been recognized by the European Commission as having an adequate level of data protection. Therefore, no additional guarantees are required for the transfer of data.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is neither required by law or contract nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data. However, if you do not provide it, you may not be able to use the services.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of UpdraftPlus can be found at https://updraftplus.com.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of WP-Optimize
WP-Optimize is a WordPress plugin that integrates database optimization, image compression and caching into a single solution. It helps clean up the WordPress database by removing unnecessary data such as old revisions of posts and comments that are spam. The plugin can also compress images to reduce loading times and offers caching features to improve the overall performance of the website. WP-Optimize does not store any Personal Data but interacts with database content that may contain such information.
The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.
Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using WP-Optimize is to improve website performance through database cleaning, image optimization and caching. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the use of a more efficient, faster loading website, which improves the user’s experience and optimizes the use of resources.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are internal, statutory, or contractual retention periods. The use of Personal Data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data. If you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services, functionality, or the plugin.
Further information about WP-Optimize can be found at https://getwpo.com/.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of WPCode
WPCode is a WordPress plugin that allows users to easily insert custom scripts or codes into the header or footer of their websites. The tool is particularly useful for inserting tracking codes such as Google Analytics, custom CSS styles or other JavaScript elements without the need to make direct changes to the website’s theme. WPCode does not store any Personal Data but it allows the embedding of code that could monitor user interactions on the website and collect data, depending on the type of code inserted.
The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.
Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using WPCode is to simplify the management and implementation of custom scripts and code in WordPress websites. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in facilitating website customization and optimization without in-depth technical intervention in the website structure.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are internal, statutory, or contractual retention periods. The use of Personal Data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data. If you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services, functionality, or the plugin.
More information about WPCode can be found in the WordPress plugin repository at WordPress.org.

Data protection provisions about the application and use of Contact Form by WPForms
Contact Form by WPForms is a plugin for WordPress that allows users to create and manage user-friendly contact forms, surveys, and subscription forms. It offers drag-and-drop functionality to simplify the creation process and integrate customizable form templates. The plugin processes Personal Data entered by users in the forms, such as names, email addresses, phone numbers and specific user requests or feedback.
The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.
Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using Contact Form by WPForms is to facilitate communication between us and our visitors and to assist with data collection. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the efficient management of user requests and the improvement of user interaction.
The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are internal, statutory, or contractual retention periods. The use of Personal Data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data. If you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services, functionality, or the plugin.
Further information about Contact Form by WPForms can be found at https://wpforms.com.