We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection has a particularly high priority for the management of OLIVER-SPORT GmbH. The use of the websites of OLIVER-SPORT GmbH is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services provided by our company via our website, the processing of personal data could become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we will generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data — such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject — always takes place in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to OLIVER-SPORT GmbH. With this privacy policy, our company aims 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 of their rights.

OLIVER-SPORT GmbH, as the controller, has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions may generally have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, such as by telephone.

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of OLIVER-SPORT GmbH is based on the terms used by the European legislator in the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our policy is intended to be easy to read and understand by both the public and our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.

This privacy policy uses, among others, the following terms:

a) Personal data
Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person („data subject“). An identifiable person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, ID number, location data, an online identifier, or 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.

c) Processing
Processing refers to 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 its future processing.

e) Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of such data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning their performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.

f) Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a way that the data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that this additional information is stored separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller or data controller
The controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

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 whom the personal data is disclosed, whether a third party or not.

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 authorized to process personal data under the direct authority of the controller or processor.

k) Consent
Consent is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes, by which they signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action.

2. Name and Address of the Data Controller

The controller in terms of the General Data Protection Regulation and other data protection laws applicable in the European Union member states is:

OLIVER-SPORT GmbH
Dieselstraße 10
69221 Dossenheim
Germany

Phone: +49 6221 35478 08
Email: info@oliver-sport.de
Website: www.oliver-sport.de

3. Cookies

The websites of OLIVER-SPORT GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a unique identifier called a cookie ID, which enables websites and servers to recognize the specific browser used by the data subject and distinguish it from other browsers that store different cookies. This allows for the recognition and identification of the user’s browser.

By using cookies, OLIVER-SPORT GmbH can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without cookies.

Cookies allow us to optimize the information and offers on our website with the user in mind. As mentioned, they enable us to recognize returning users. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, users do not need to re-enter login data every time they visit the site because this is handled by the cookie. Another example is a shopping cart cookie in an online shop that remembers the items a customer places in their cart.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies at any time by adjusting the settings of their browser and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. In addition, cookies already set can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

4. Collection of General Data and Information

The website of OLIVER-SPORT GmbH collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system accesses the website. These 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 (referrer),
(4) the subpages visited,
(5) the date and time of access,
(6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address),
(7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system,
(8) any other similar data and information used to prevent threats in case of attacks on our IT systems.

OLIVER-SPORT GmbH does not draw conclusions about the data subject when using this general data. This information is needed to:
(1) deliver the content of our website correctly,
(2) optimize the content of our website and its advertising,
(3) ensure the long-term viability of our IT systems and website technology, and
(4) provide law enforcement authorities with necessary information in the event of a cyberattack.

Therefore, OLIVER-SPORT GmbH statistically evaluates anonymously collected data and information with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Contact Option via the Website

Due to legal requirements, the website of OLIVER-SPORT GmbH contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our company as well as direct communication with us, including a general address for electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller via email or a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such data, voluntarily provided by the data subject, is stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the person concerned. There is no disclosure of this personal data to third parties.

6. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data

The data controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as permitted by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the storage purpose ceases to apply, or if a prescribed storage period expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

7. 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 data controller as to whether or not personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to confirmation, they may, at any time, contact an employee of the data controller.

b) Right to 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 data controller about the personal data stored about them and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator grants the data subject access to the following information:

• the purposes of processing

• the categories of personal data processed

• the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, particularly in the case of recipients in third countries or international organizations

• if possible, the planned duration of storage of the personal data, or, if this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that duration

• the existence of the right to request rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing, or to object to such processing

• the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

• if the personal data was not collected from the data subject: all available information about the source of the data

• the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling according to Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR, and — at least in such cases — meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the significance and envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject

The data subject also has the right to be informed 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 be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to access, they may, at any time, contact an employee of the data controller.

c) Right to Rectification
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Considering the purposes of the processing, the data subject also has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may, at any time, contact an employee of the data controller.

d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request the immediate erasure of personal data concerning them, provided one of the following reasons applies and the processing is not necessary:

• The personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.

• The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis 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 pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR.

• The personal data has been unlawfully processed.

• The erasure of personal data is required to comply with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.

• The personal data was collected in relation to the offer of information society services pursuant to Art. 8(1) GDPR.

If one of the above applies and a data subject would like to request the erasure of personal data stored by OLIVER-SPORT GmbH, they may, at any time, contact an employee of the data controller. The employee of OLIVER-SPORT GmbH will ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.

If OLIVER-SPORT GmbH has made the personal data public and is obliged to erase it under Art. 17(1) GDPR, OLIVER-SPORT GmbH will take reasonable steps, including technical measures, considering the available technology and implementation costs, to inform other data controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the deletion of all links to or copies or replications of the personal data, insofar as the processing is not required. The OLIVER-SPORT GmbH employee will arrange the necessary actions in individual cases.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain restriction of processing from the controller where one of the following conditions is met:

• 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, the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data, and instead requests the restriction of its use.

• The controller no longer needs the personal data for processing purposes, but the data subject requires it 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 of whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of these conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by OLIVER-SPORT GmbH, they may, at any time, contact an employee of the data controller. The OLIVER-SPORT GmbH employee will arrange the restriction of processing.

f) Right to Data Portability
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, 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 which the data was provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) 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, 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 vested in the controller.

Furthermore, when exercising their right to data portability under 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 it does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

To exercise the right to data portability, the data subject may, at any time, contact an employee of OLIVER-SPORT GmbH.

g) Right to Object
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them which is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions.

OLIVER-SPORT GmbH 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 for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

Where OLIVER-SPORT GmbH processes 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 applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to OLIVER-SPORT GmbH processing for direct marketing purposes, OLIVER-SPORT GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

Additionally, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

To exercise the right to object, the data subject may directly contact any employee of OLIVER-SPORT GmbH or another employee. The data subject is also free, in the context of the use of information society services and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

h) Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling
Every data subject 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, unless the decision (1) is necessary for entering into or the 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 or (2) is made with the data subject’s explicit consent, OLIVER-SPORT GmbH shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, which includes 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 the data subject wishes to exercise rights concerning automated decisions, they may, at any time, contact an employee of the data controller.

i) Right to Withdraw Consent Under Data Protection Law
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may, at any time, contact an employee of the data controller.

8. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Facebook

The data controller has integrated components of the company Facebook into this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is an online meeting place operated on the Internet, a virtual community that typically enables users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or allows the Internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook allows users of its social network, among other features, to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect via friend requests.

The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject lives outside the United States or Canada, the controller for data processing is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Each time an individual page of this website operated by the controller and featuring a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) is accessed, the Facebook component automatically prompts the web browser on the data subject’s information technology system to download a display of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be accessed at:
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE
Through this technical process, Facebook is made aware of 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 detects every visit to our website by the data subject — for the entire duration of their stay on our site — and identifies which specific subpage they are visiting. These data are collected by the Facebook component and associated with the data subject’s Facebook account. 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.

Through the Facebook component, Facebook always receives information that the data subject has visited our website, if the data subject is logged into Facebook at the time of access — regardless of whether they click on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not want this 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, 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 the settings Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. Various applications are also available that allow the user to prevent data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to block data transmission to Facebook.

9. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) into this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, gathering, and analysis of data about the behavior of website visitors. A web analytics service collects data such as the referrer website (the source from which the visitor comes), which subpages are accessed, how often, and for what duration. Web analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and to perform cost-benefit analyses of online advertising.

The company operating the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The controller uses the “_gat._anonymizeIp” extension for Google Analytics. Through this extension, Google shortens and anonymizes the IP address of the data subject’s Internet connection when access to our website is made from a member state of the European Union or from another state that is a party to the European Economic Area Agreement.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information obtained, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, compile online reports on website activity, and provide other services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics sets a cookie on the data subject’s IT system. What cookies are has already been explained earlier. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the usage of our website. With each visit to a page on this website that features a Google Analytics component, the browser on the data subject’s IT system automatically transmits data to Google for online analysis purposes. During this technical procedure, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which helps Google, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks, thereby enabling commission settlements.

Via the cookie, personal data such as access time, the location from which the access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject are stored. Each time our website is visited, these personal data — including the IP address — are transmitted to Google in the USA and stored there. Google may also transfer these personal data collected via the technical process to third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by adjusting their browser settings accordingly, thus permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such settings would also prevent Google from placing a cookie. Additionally, cookies already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by Google Analytics in relation to the use of this website as well as the processing of this data by Google. To do so, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on from 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. Google considers the installation of the browser add-on to be an objection. If the data subject’s system is later deleted, formatted, or reinstalled, the browser add-on must be reinstalled to deactivate Google Analytics again. If the add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person under their control, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the add-on.

Alternatively, you can prevent data collection by Google Analytics on this website by clicking the following link (IMPORTANT: insert Opt-Out-Link). Clicking this link will set an “opt-out cookie” in your browser. To function properly, your browser must be set to accept cookies. If you regularly delete your cookies, you will need to click the link again each time you visit this site.

Further information and Google’s applicable privacy policy can be found at:
https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/
and
http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html.
Google Analytics is further explained at the following link:
https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/

10. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Google+

The data controller has integrated the Google+ button as a component on this website. Google+ is a social network. A social network is an online meeting place operated on the Internet — a virtual community that typically enables users to communicate and interact with each other. A social network can serve as a platform for sharing opinions and experiences or provide the online community with personal or business-related information. Google+ allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and network via friend requests, among other features.

The operating company of Google+ is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

With each access to one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller and on which a Google+ button is integrated, the Internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Google+ component to download a representation of the corresponding Google+ button from Google. As part of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject. More information about Google+ can be found at:
https://developers.google.com/+/

If the data subject is simultaneously logged in to Google+, Google detects each visit to our website and throughout the duration of the visit, including which specific subpage is being visited. This information is collected via the Google+ button and associated with the data subject’s Google+ account.

If the data subject activates one of the Google+ buttons integrated into our website and thereby gives a Google+1 recommendation, Google assigns this information to the personal Google+ user account of the data subject and stores the personal data. Google stores the +1 recommendation and makes it publicly accessible in accordance with the terms accepted by the data subject. A +1 recommendation made by the data subject on this website will be stored and processed along with other personal data such as the name of the user’s Google+1 account and the profile photo linked to it. This may appear in other Google services — for example, in Google search results, the user’s Google account, or on websites or in ads. Google may also link the visit to this website with other personal data stored by Google. Google records this personal information for the purpose of improving or optimizing its services.

Google always receives information via the Google+ button that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into Google+ at the time of access — regardless of whether they click on the Google+ button or not.

If the data subject does not wish to transmit personal data to Google, they can prevent such transmission by logging out of their Google+ account before accessing our website.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google can be found at:
https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/
Additional information from Google about the Google+1 button can be found at:
https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy

11. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Instagram

The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service into this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform, which allows users to share photos and videos as well as distribute such content on other social networks.

The operating company of Instagram is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.

With each visit to one of the individual pages of this website, operated by the controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) is integrated, the web browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a representation of the component from Instagram. As part of this technical process, Instagram gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Instagram, Instagram detects every visit to our website by the data subject and, for the duration of the visit, identifies which specific subpage is accessed. This information is collected via the Instagram component and associated with the data subject’s Instagram account. If the data subject activates one of the Instagram buttons integrated into our website, the corresponding data and information is assigned to the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Instagram.

Instagram receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Instagram at the time of accessing our website — regardless of whether or not they click on the Instagram component.

If such transmission of information to Instagram is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.

Further information and Instagram’s applicable data protection provisions can be accessed at:
https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388
and
https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/

12. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of YouTube

The data controller has integrated components of YouTube on this website. YouTube is an Internet video portal that enables video publishers to upload video clips free of charge and allows other users to view, rate, and comment on these videos — also free of charge. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, meaning that full movies and TV shows, as well as music videos, trailers, or videos created by users, can be accessed via the platform.

The operator of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the controller and featuring a YouTube component (YouTube video) is accessed, the Internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a display of the corresponding YouTube content from YouTube. More information about YouTube can be found at:
https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/

As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google become aware of which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting.

If the data subject is logged in to YouTube at the same time, YouTube detects which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits when a YouTube video is accessed. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and associated with the data subject’s YouTube account.

YouTube and Google receive information that the data subject has visited our website via the YouTube component whenever the data subject is logged into YouTube at the time of accessing our website — regardless of whether the person clicks on a YouTube video or not.

If the data subject does not wish such information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they can prevent this by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.

YouTube’s published privacy policies, 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. 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 purpose.

If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party — for example, for delivering goods or providing services — the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing necessary for pre-contractual measures, such as inquiries about our products or services.

If our company is subject to a legal obligation requiring the processing of personal data — for example, for tax compliance — 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. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured at our company and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information needed to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. In such cases, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR.

Ultimately, processing operations may be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned legal grounds, if the processing is necessary to protect the legitimate interests of our company or a third party, provided those interests are not overridden by the interests, fundamental rights, or freedoms of the data subject. Such processing operations are particularly permitted because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. The legislator considered that a legitimate interest could exist, for example, if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, Sentence 2 GDPR).

14. Legitimate Interests Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is the performance of our business activities in favor of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.

15. Duration for Which the Personal Data Will Be Stored

The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the applicable statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the relevant data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer required for the fulfillment or initiation of a contract.

16. Legal or Contractual Requirements for Providing Personal Data; Necessity for Contract Conclusion; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide Personal Data; Consequences of Not Providing Data

We 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., details about the contracting party).

Sometimes, it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded that the data subject provides us with personal data, which must then be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data when our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract could not be concluded.

Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of the personal data is legally or contractually required, or necessary for the conclusion of a contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and the consequences of failing to do so.

17. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, we do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling.