We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of BK-Business KONSENS OG. The use of the Internet pages of the BK-Business KONSENS OG is possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a data subject wants to use special services of our enterprise via our website, processing of personal data could become necessary. If 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, e-mail address, or telephone number of a data subject shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation, and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to the BK-Business KONSENS OG. By means of this data protection declaration, our enterprise would like to inform the public about the type, scope and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights by means of this data protection declaration.

As the controller, the BK-Business KONSENS OG 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 can always be vulnerable to security risks, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.

1. definitions

The data protection declaration of BK-Business KONSENS OG is based on the terms used by the European Directive and Ordinance when issuing the General Data Protection Regulation (DS-GVO). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.

We use the following terms, among others, in this data protection declaration:

a) personal data

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”). 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.

b) Data subject

Data subject means any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data are processed by the controller.

c) Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed upon personal data, whether or not by automatic means, such as collection, recording, organization, filing, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.

e) Profiling

• Profiling is any type of automated processing of personal data that consists of using such personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects relating to that natural person’s job performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or change of location.

  f) Pseudonymization

  Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a way 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 separate 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 person responsible for processing.

  The controller or person responsible for processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for under Union or Member State law.

  h) Contractors

• Processor means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the Controller.

  i) Recipient

  Recipient means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body to whom personal data are disclosed, whether or not a third party. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the context of a specific investigative task under Union or Member State law shall not be considered as recipients.

  j) Third Party

  Third party means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor and the persons authorized to process the personal data under the direct responsibility of the controller or the processor.

  k) Consent

  Consent shall mean any freely given indication of the data subject’s wishes for the specific case in an informed and unambiguous manner, in the form of a statement or any other unambiguous affirmative act by which the data subject indicates that he or she consents 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 other provisions with data protection character is:
BK-Business KONSENS OG
Forstweg 94a
8046 Graz
Austria
Phone: +43 676 579 2234
E-mail: volker.visotschnig@businesskonsens.eu
Website: www.businesskonsens.eu

3. collection of general data and information

The website of the BK-Business KONSENS OG collects a series of general data and information with each call-up of the website by a data subject or automated system. This general data and information is stored in the log files of the server. The following data may be collected: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system accesses our website (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-websites that are accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of an 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 that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using these general data and information, the BK-Business KONSENS OG does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed (1) to deliver the contents of our website correctly, (2) to optimize the contents of our website and the advertising for these, (3) to ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) to provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyber attack. Therefore, the BK-Business KONSENS OG analyzes anonymously collected data and information on one hand, and on the other hand, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise, to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from any personal data submitted by a data subject.

4. subscription to our newsletter

On the website of the BK-Business KONSENS OG, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our enterprise’s newsletter. The personal data transmitted to the controller when the newsletter is subscribed to is specified in the input mask used for this purpose.
The BK-Business KONSENS OG informs its customers and business partners at regular intervals by means of a newsletter about enterprise offers. The newsletter of our enterprise can basically only be received by the data subject, if (1) the data subject has a valid e-mail address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter mailing. For legal reasons, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address entered by a data subject for the first time for newsletter dispatch using the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation e-mail serves to verify whether the owner of the e-mail address as the data subject has authorized the receipt of the newsletter.
When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address of the computer system used by the data subject at the time of registration, as assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP), as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary in order to be able to trace the (possible) misuse of a data subject’s e-mail address at a later point in time and therefore serves as a legal safeguard for the controller.
The personal data collected in the context of a registration for the newsletter are used exclusively for sending our newsletter. Furthermore, subscribers to the newsletter could be informed by e-mail if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a related registration, as could be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offer or changes in the technical circumstances. No personal data collected as part of the newsletter service will be passed on to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter can be cancelled by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data that the data subject has given us for the newsletter mailing can be revoked at any time. For the purpose of revoking consent, a corresponding link can be found in each newsletter. Furthermore, it is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter mailing directly on the website of the controller at any time or to inform the controller of this in another way.

5. newsletter tracking

The newsletters of BK-Business KONSENS OG contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic that is embedded in such emails that are sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and log file analysis. This allows a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, the BK-Business KONSENS OG may see if and when an e-mail was opened by a data subject, and which links in the e-mail were called up by the data subject.
Such personal data collected via the tracking pixel contained in the newsletters are stored and analyzed by the controller in order to optimize the newsletter dispatch and to better tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. This personal data will not be disclosed to third parties. Data subjects are entitled at any time to revoke the separate declaration of consent given in this regard via the double opt-in procedure. After a revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the controller. The BK-Business KONSENS OG automatically regards a withdrawal from the receipt of the newsletter as a revocation.

6. contact possibility via the website

Based on statutory provisions, the website of the BK-Business KONSENS OG contains data that enable a quick electronic contact to our enterprise, as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (e-mail address). If a data subject contacts the controller by e-mail or by using a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject will be stored automatically. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the controller will be stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. No disclosure of this personal data to third parties will take place.

7. routine erasure and blocking of personal data.

The controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or where provided for by the European Directives and Regulations or other legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.
If the storage purpose ceases to apply or if a storage period prescribed by the European Directive and Regulation Maker or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.

8. rights of the data subject

a) Right to confirmation

Every data subject has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation to obtain confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning him or her are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

b) Right of access

Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation to obtain at any time from the controller, free of charge, information about the personal data stored about him or her and a copy of that information. Furthermore, the European Directive and Regulation has granted the data subject access to the following information:

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  • the purposes of processing
  • the categories of personal data processed
  • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular in the case of recipients in third countries or international organizations
  • if possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored or, if this is not possible, the criteria for determining this duration
  • the existence of a right to obtain the rectification or erasure of personal data concerning him or her, or to obtain the restriction of processing by the controller, or a right to object to such processing
  • the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority
  • if the personal data are not collected from the data subject: Any available information about the origin of the data
  • The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in these cases, meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.

  Furthermore, the data subject shall have the right to obtain information as to whether personal data have 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 of access, he or she may, at any time, contact an employee of the controller..

• c) Right to rectification

  Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation to demand the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data – also by means of a supplementary declaration – taking into account the purposes of the processing.

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

  d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten).

  Any person concerned by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, to obtain from the controller the erasure without delay of personal data concerning him or her, where one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:

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  • The personal data were collected or otherwise processed for such purposes for which they are no longer necessary.
  • The data subject revokes the consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) DS-GVO or Art. 9(2)(a) DS-GVO and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
  • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) DS-GVO and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) DS-GVO.
  • The personal data have been processed unlawfully.
  • The erasure of the personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
  • The personal data has been collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Article 8(1) DS-GVO.

  If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to arrange for the deletion of personal data stored by the BK-Business KONSENS OG, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller. The employee of the BK-Business KONSENS OG shall arrange for the erasure request to be complied with immediately.

  If the personal data was made public by the BK-Business KONSENS OG and our company as the responsible party pursuant to Art. 17 Para. 1 DS-GVO, BK-Business KONSENS OG shall implement reasonable measures, including technical measures, to compensate other data controllers for processing the personal data published, taking into account the available technology and the cost of implementation, in order to inform the data subject that he or she has requested from those other data controllers to erase all links to the personal data or copies or replications of the personal data, unless the processing is necessary. The employee of the BK-Business KONSENS OG will arrange the necessary in individual cases.

• e) Right to restriction of processing

  Any person concerned by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, to obtain from the controller the restriction of processing if one of the following conditions is met:

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  • 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 objects to the erasure of the personal data and requests instead the restriction of the use of the personal data.
  • The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but the data subject needs it for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.
  • The data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the GDPR and it is not yet clear 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 personal data stored by the BK-Business KONSENS OG, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller. The employee of the BK-Business KONSENS OG will arrange the restriction of the processing.

• f) Right to data portability

  Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation to receive the personal data concerning him or her, which have been provided by the data subject to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. He or she also has the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data have been provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of the 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, when exercising the right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject shall have the right to obtain that the personal data be transferred directly from one controller to another controller where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of other individuals.
  In order to assert the right to data portability, the data subject may at any time contact any employee of the BK-Business KONSENS OG.

• g) Right to object

  Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation to object at any time, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning him or her which is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the DS-GVO. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
  The BK-Business KONSENS OG shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the 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 assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims.
  If the BK-Business KONSENS OG processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data processed for such marketing. This also applies to the profiling, insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to BK-Business KONSENS OG to the processing for direct marketing purposes, BK-Business KONSENS OG 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 which is carried out by the BK-Business KONSENS OG for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the DS-GVO, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.
  In order to exercise the right to object, the data subject may directly contact any employee of the BK-Business KONSENS OG or another employee. The data subject is also free to exercise his/her right to object by means of automated procedures using technical specifications in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC.

• h) Automated decisions in individual cases, including profiling.

  Any data subject concerned by the processing of personal data shall have the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, 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, 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 permitted by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and that law contains suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is made with 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 the data controller, or (2) it is made with the data subject’s explicit consent, the BK-Business KONSENS OG shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, which include at least the right to obtain the data subject’s involvement on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and contest the decision.
  If the data subject wishes to exercise the rights concerning automated decisions, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

• i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law.

  Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation-maker, to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
  If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw consent, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

9. Data Protection Provisions on the Use and Deployment of Facebook 

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

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

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

Each time one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, is accessed, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US. As part of this technical process, Facebook becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged in to Facebook, Facebook recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website, such as the “Like” button, or if the data subject makes a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

Facebook receives information via the Facebook component whenever the data subject visits our website, provided that the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If such transmission of this information to Facebook is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.

The data policy published by Facebook, which is available at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the privacy settings that Facebook offers to protect the data subject’s privacy. In addition, various applications are available that allow the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook.

10. Data Protection Provisions on the Use and Deployment of Google Analytics (with anonymization function)

The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics
component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a
web analytics service. Web analytics involves the collection, gathering, and
evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics
service primarily collects data about which website a data subject has come
from (known as the referrer), which subpages of the website were accessed, how
often and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is mainly used
to optimize a website and analyze the cost-effectiveness of online advertising.

The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google
Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

 The data controller uses the suffix “_gat._anonymizeIp”
for web analytics through Google Analytics. By means of this suffix, the IP
address of the data subject’s internet connection is shortened and anonymized
by Google when accessing our websites from a member state of the European Union
or another contracting state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

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

 Google Analytics sets a cookie on the data subject’s
information technology system. The use of cookies has been explained above. By
setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the usage of our website. Each
time one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data
controller and on which a Google Analytics component is integrated, is accessed,
the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology system is
automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit
data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical
process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the
data subject, which Google uses, among other things, to trace the origin of
visitors and clicks and subsequently enable commission statements.

 Personal information, such as the access time, the location
from which an access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by
the data subject, is stored by means of the cookie. This personal data,
including the IP address of the data subject’s internet connection used, is
transmitted to Google in the United States of America every time the data
subject visits our websites. This personal data is stored by Google in the
United States of America. Google may share this personal data collected through
the technical process with third parties.

 The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our
website, as explained above, at any time by adjusting the settings of the
internet browser used and thus permanently objecting to the setting of cookies.
Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from
setting a cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. In
addition, cookies that have already been set by Google Analytics can be deleted
at any time through the internet browser or other software programs.

 Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to
the collection of data generated by Google Analytics regarding the use of this
website and the processing of this data by Google and to prevent such
collection. To do so, the data subject must download and install a browser
add-on available at the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google
Analytics through JavaScript that no data or information regarding visits to
websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the
browser add-on is considered an objection by Google Analytics. If the
information technology system of the data subject is deleted, formatted, or
reinstalled at a later point in time, the data subject must reinstall the browser
add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or
deactivated by the data subject or another person within their sphere of
control, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.

 Further information and the applicable data protection
provisions of Google can be found at
https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and
http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is explained in
more detail at this link: https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.

11. Data Protection Provisions on the Use and Deployment 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 for
free and allows other users to view, rate, and comment on them. YouTube allows
the publication of all types of videos, including full-length films and TV
shows, music videos, trailers, and user-generated content accessible through
the online portal.

 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 Pkwy, Mountain
View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Each time

one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data
controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) is integrated, is
accessed, the internet browser on the data subject’s information technology
system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to
download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube.
Further information about YouTube can be found at
https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical process,
YouTube and Google gain knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is
visited by the data subject.

 If the data

subject is simultaneously logged into YouTube, YouTube recognizes, with each
visit to a subpage containing a YouTube video, which specific subpage of our
website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by YouTube
and Google and associated with the respective YouTube account of the data
subject.

 YouTube and

Google receive information through the YouTube component whenever the data
subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into YouTube at
the time of accessing our website, regardless of whether the data subject
clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the data subject does not want such
information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they can prevent the
transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our
website.

 The privacy policy published by YouTube, which can be accessed at

https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provides information about the
collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

12. Legal basis for processing:

 Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis for
processing operations in 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 a party, such as processing operations
required for the delivery of goods or the provision of services or
consideration, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. The same
applies to processing operations that are necessary for carrying out
pre-contractual measures, such as inquiries about our products or services. If
our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of
personal data, such as fulfilling tax obligations, the processing is based on
Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. In rare cases, processing of personal data may be
necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural
person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor to our premises were
to be injured and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information
would need to be disclosed to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. In such
a scenario, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) of the GDPR.

Finally, processing operations could be based on Article
6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations that are
not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases if the processing is
necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third
party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or
fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject. Such processing operations
are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by
the European legislator. The legislator considers that a legitimate interest
could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the data controller
(Recital 47, sentence 2 of the GDPR).

13. Legitimate interests pursued by the data controller or a third party during the processing of personal data.

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

14. Permanent, for which personal data is stored

The
criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective legal
retention period. After the expiration of the period, the corresponding data
will be routinely deleted unless they are no longer required for contract
fulfillment or initiation.

15. Legal or contractual provisions for the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of a contract; obligation of the data subject to provide personal data; possible consequences of non-provision

We would
like to inform you that the provision of personal data may be legally required
in some cases (e.g., tax regulations) or may result from contractual
obligations (e.g., information about the contracting party).

In certain
situations, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide us with personal
data in order to enter into a contract with us. The data subject may be
obligated, for example, to provide us with personal data if our company is
entering into a contract with them. Failure to provide the required personal
data would result in the contract not being able to be concluded with the data
subject.

Before
providing personal data, the data subject should contact one of our employees.
Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the
provision of personal data is legally or contractually required, whether there
is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what consequences would
arise from not providing the personal data.

16. Existence of automated decision-making

As a responsible company, we refrain from automated decision-making or profiling. This privacy policy was created using the privacy policy generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which operates as an external data protection officer in Dresden, in cooperation with attorney Christian Solmecke specializing in data protection law.