1. Data protection at a glance
General information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our data protection declaration listed below this text.
Data collection on this website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact details in the “Information on the controller” section of this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, data that you enter in a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website by our IT systems. This is primarily technical data (e.g., Internet browser, operating system, or time of page view). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure that the website functions correctly. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. You also have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You can contact us at any time if you have further questions on the subject of data protection.
Analysis tools and tools from third-party providers
When you visit this website, your surfing behaviour may be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done with so-called analysis programmes.
We do not use any analysis tools.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
WaiBit
The provider is WaiBit e.K., Löwensteinstr. 44, 90471 Nuremberg (hereinafter referred to as WaiBit). When you visit our website, WaiBit collects various log files, including your IP addresses.
For details, please refer to WaiBit's privacy policy: https://www.waibit.io/datenschutz/.
The use of WaiBit is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is displayed as reliably as possible. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's terminal device (e.g. for device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (AVV) for the use of the aforementioned service. This is a contract required by data protection law that ensures the provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. General information and mandatory information
Privacy Policy
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.
We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to completely protect data from access by third parties.
Notice regarding the responsible party
The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:
MAYGREEN Tax & Legal PartG mbB
Cecilienallee 54/55, 40474 Düsseldorf
Phone:
The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Data Retention Period
As far as no more specific storage duration is mentioned within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases. If you assert a legitimate deletion request or revoke consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, deletion occurs after these reasons cease.
General information about the legal bases for data processing on this website.
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data under Article 9(1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also occurs on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing additionally takes place on the basis of § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. We also process your data if necessary to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may further occur on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal bases applicable in each individual case are detailed in the following sections of this privacy policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
In the course of our business activities, we collaborate with various external entities. In some cases, this requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data to external entities if it is necessary for the performance of a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the transfer of data. When using processors, we only disclose our customers' personal data on the basis of a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, an agreement on joint processing is concluded.
Withdrawal of Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke a consent that has already been given at any time. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out until revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and Direct Advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)
If data processing is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object to the processing of your personal data; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The applicable legal basis for processing can be found in this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or if processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims (objection under Art. 21(1) GDPR).
If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such advertising; this also applies to profiling to the extent it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will no longer be used for direct marketing purposes (objection under Art. 21(2) GDPR).
Right to Complain to the Competent Supervisory Authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, especially in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. This right of complaint exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or for the performance of a contract in a common, machine-readable format, either from us or handed over to a third party. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will be done only insofar as it is technically feasible.
Right to Access, Rectification, and Erasure
You have the right at any time, within the framework of the applicable statutory provisions, to free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, as well as, if applicable, the right to rectification or erasure of this data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose and for further questions regarding personal data.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:
- If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the check, you have the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data.
- If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request restriction of data processing instead of erasure.
- If we no longer need your personal data but you need it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of erasure.
- If you have objected pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, a balancing of your and our interests must be carried out. As long as it is not yet clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data may – apart from their storage – only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a member state.
SSL or TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser's address line changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser bar.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
No cookies are used on our website. Therefore, consent via a cookie or consent banner is not required.
Cookies serve various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., shopping cart function or video display). Other cookies can be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are necessary for carrying out the electronic communication process, providing certain functions desired by you (e.g., for the shopping cart function), or optimizing the website (e.g., cookies to measure web traffic) are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent to the storage of cookies and comparable recognition technologies has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG).
Contact via Form, Email, or Telephone
When you contact us through the contact form, by email, or by telephone, the personal data you provide (e.g., name, email address, phone number, inquiry) is used exclusively to process your request and communicate with you. Processing is based on your consent according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures according to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Your data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent unless we are legally obliged to do so or the disclosure is necessary for contract fulfillment.
The data will be deleted once it is no longer necessary to fulfill the purpose, unless legal retention obligations prohibit this.
You have the right at any time to revoke your consent and to request information, correction, or deletion of your data.
5. Social Media
Flockler
We use Flockler, a social media aggregator tool, to curate social media feeds and present content relevant to you. The provider is Flockler Commerce, Inc., Pakkahuoneenaukio 2, 33100, Tampere, Finland. Flockler does not store personal data about your visit and does not set cookies.
When loading the content, a connection is established to Flockler's servers, where only technically necessary data such as your IP address is temporarily transmitted to the servers and processed anonymously in the server logs. The servers are located in Germany.
If you decide to interact with the social media content (e.g., view a social media post), data may be transmitted to those social media platforms. This also applies if you are not registered or logged in with the respective provider. Details on the transmitted data and processing can be found in the corresponding following sections of the privacy policy.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG.
Further information can be found in Flockler's privacy policy at: https://flockler.com/de/dsgvo and https://www.relaycommerce.io/privacy-policy.
This website uses elements of the LinkedIn network. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
When accessing any page of this website containing LinkedIn elements, a connection to LinkedIn servers is established. LinkedIn is informed that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click the LinkedIn "Recommend Button" and are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn can associate your visit to this website with you and your user account. We point out that as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or its use by LinkedIn.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a1343190/datenubertragung-aus-der-eu-dem-ewr-und-der-schweiz?lang=de
Further information can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
The company has certification under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every DPF-certified company commits to complying with these data protection standards. Further information is available from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5448.
