As of July 15, 2025
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection regulations is: Symeo GmbH Prof.-Messerschmitt-Str. 3 a 85579 Neubiberg / Munich Germany +49 89 660 7796 - 0info@symeo.com www.symeo.com
The data protection officer of the controller is: DataCo GmbH Sandstr. 33 80335 Munich Germany +49 89 7400 45840www.dataguard.de
On this page, we inform you about the processing of your personal data on the website.
How we collect and use your personal data depends on how you interact with us or which services you use. We only collect, use, or share your personal data if we have a legitimate purpose and legal basis for doing so.
What do we mean by legal basis?
Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR) - You have given us your consent to process your personal data for the specific purpose we have explained to you. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. For more information on how to withdraw your consent, please refer to the subsections "Exercising your rights" in the following sections of this privacy policy.
Contract (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR) - We need to use your data to fulfill a contract you have with us. Alternatively, it is necessary to use your data because we have asked you to do so or you have taken certain steps yourself before entering into this contract.
Legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR) - We must use your data to comply with the law.
Vital interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. d GDPR) - The processing of your data is necessary to protect your vital interests or those of another person. For example, to protect you from serious physical harm.
Public task (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. e GDPR) - The processing of your data 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, such as a legal function.
Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR) - The processing of your data is necessary to support a legitimate interest that we or another party have, only if your own interests do not outweigh these interests.
Please note that we may not be able to provide you with our website services if your data is processed for the performance of a contract or a legal obligation and you do not provide the requested data.
As explained in this privacy policy, we use various service providers to help us provide our services and ensure the security of your data. When we use these service providers, it is necessary for us to share your personal data with them.
We have entered into agreements with all service providers to whom we disclose your data that oblige them to protect your data.
If your personal data is transferred outside the EU, we will ensure that your personal data receives an equivalent level of protection, either because the country to which your data is transferred to has an "adequate" level of data protection according to the European Commission, or by applying another protective measure, such as an extended contractual agreement, i.e. the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) adopted by the European Commission.
For example, when we use US service providers, we rely on either the SCCs or the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, depending on the provider. You can request a copy of the SCCs we have entered into with our service providers by sending an email to the email address provided in this Privacy Policy.
If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:
1. The right to information (Art. 15 GDPR)
You have the right to request confirmation from us as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed. If this is the case, you have the right to obtain access to this data and the following information:
2. Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
If your personal data is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request that it be corrected or supplemented without delay.
3. Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
If one of the following conditions is met, you have the right to request restriction of the processing of your personal data:
4. Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") (Art. 17 GDPR)
If one of the following reasons applies, you have the right to request the immediate erasure of your personal data:
Please note that the above reasons do not apply if processing is necessary:
5. Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to request its transfer to another controller.
6. Right to object to certain data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
If the personal data concerning you is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.
7. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.
The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR. A list of the supervisory authorities with local jurisdiction in Germany can be found on the website of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection at the following link: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Service/Anschriften/Laender/Laender-node.html
1. Description and scope of data processing
Each time you visit our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer. The following data is collected:
This data is stored in our system's log files.
This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
2. Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.
The data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. The data also helps us to optimize the website and ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not evaluated for marketing purposes in this context.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of data collection for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended. In the case of storage of data in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymized so that it is no longer possible to assign them to the requesting client.
5. Exercising your rights
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. The user can object to this. Whether the objection is successful must be determined on the basis of a balancing of interests.
When you visit our website, we use technical tools for various functions, in particular cookies, which may be stored on your device. When you visit our website and at any time thereafter, you have the choice of whether to generally allow cookies or which individual additional functions you wish to select. You can make changes in your browser settings or via our consent manager.
Cookies are text files or pieces of information in a database that are stored on your hard drive and assigned to the browser you are using, so that certain information can be passed on to the entity that set the cookie. Below we describe the types of cookies we use:
We use technically necessary cookies that are required for the technical structure of the website. Without these cookies, our website cannot be displayed (completely correctly) or the support functions are not possible.
The following data is stored and transmitted by the technically necessary cookies:
We use cookies on our website that are not technically necessary. Text files that are not solely for the purpose of the website's functionality, but also collect other data, are considered technically unnecessary cookies.
By setting technically non-essential cookies, the following data is processed:
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to ensure the functionality of our website. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
We require technically necessary cookies for the following applications:
The use of technically unnecessary cookies is for the purpose of improving the quality of our website, its content, and thus our reach and economic efficiency. By setting these cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus continuously optimize our offer. In particular, these cookies serve the following purposes:
The provisions of the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG) apply to the storage of information on the end user's terminal equipment and/or access to information already stored on the end user's terminal equipment. If the setting and reading of cookies is technically necessary, this is done to ensure the functionality of our website. In this case, cookies are stored on and accessed from your terminal equipment on the basis of Section 25 (2) No. 2 TDDDG. This storage and access to the information on your end device serve to facilitate your use of our website and to offer you our services as requested by you. Some functions of our website also do not work without the use of these cookies and therefore could not be offered. Cookies are generally deleted after the end of the session (e.g., logging out or closing the browser) or after a specified period of time. Information about different storage periods for cookies can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.
If cookies are used that are not technically necessary, this is done on the basis of your express consent, which you can give via the cookie banner. In this case, the basis for the storage and access to information is § 25 para. 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a), Art. 7 GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future or subsequently revoke it by configuring your cookie settings accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting the settings of your browser software. Please note that the browser settings you make will only apply to the browser you are currently using. If personal data is processed on your end device after it has been stored and accessed, the provisions of the GDPR apply. You can find more information on this in the following sections of this privacy policy.
4. Exercising your rights
You can revoke your consent to the use of cookies at any time and manage your consent preferences at the following link: https://www.symeo.com/en/
You can contact us via the email address provided on our website. In this case, the personal data transmitted with the email will be stored.
The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation.
If you contact us by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
The legal basis for processing the data transmitted when sending an email is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to respond to your email inquiry in the best possible way.
If the email contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been finally clarified.
The personal data collected additionally during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
Data subjects may revoke their consent and object to storage by sending an email to the email address provided in this privacy policy.
All personal data stored in the course of establishing contact will be deleted in this case.
A contact form is available on our website, which can be used to contact us electronically. If a user takes advantage of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.
At the time the message is sent, the following data is stored:
The personal data entered in the contact form or provided via the email address is used solely for the purpose of processing your enquiry.
The other personal data processed during the sending process is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to respond to your enquiry sent to us via the contact form in the best possible way. If the email contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user is ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been finally clarified.
If the user contacts us via the input mask in the contact form, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time in the following manner:
Data subjects can revoke their consent and object to storage by sending an email to the email address provided in this privacy policy.
In this case, all personal data stored in the course of the contact will be deleted.
We provide information on our YouTube channel and offer YouTube users the opportunity to communicate with us.
If you perform an action on our YouTube channel (e.g., comments, posts, likes, etc.), you may disclose personal data (e.g., your real name or photo from your user profile) publicly.
However, as we generally have no or little influence on the processing of your personal data by YouTube, we cannot make any binding statements about the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.
We use our company presence on YouTube to communicate and exchange information with (potential) customers, in particular about products and services, technologies, and upcoming events. The publications on the company website may contain the following content:
All users are free to publish personal data through their activities.
Insofar as we process your personal data to evaluate your online behavior, offer you competitions, or carry out lead campaigns, this is done on the basis of your express declaration of consent, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a, Art. 7 GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data for the purpose of communicating with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in responding to your enquiry in the best possible way and providing you with the information you have requested.
If the purpose of the contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
We have appropriate safeguards in place for the processing of your personal data in third countries in the form of standard data protection clauses pursuant to Art. 46 (2) lit. c GDPR. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us.
You may object to the processing of your personal data that we collect in connection with your use of our company website at any time and assert your rights as a data subject as set out in the "Your rights" section of this privacy policy. Data subjects may object to the processing of their personal data by sending an email to the email address provided in this privacy policy. For more information about the processing of your personal data by YouTube and the corresponding options for objection, please refer to the following:
YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=en YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, United States
1. Scope of data processing
The LinkedIn company profile is used for applications, information/PR, and active sourcing.
We do not have any information about the processing of your personal data by the companies jointly responsible for the company profile. Further information can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy. On our LinkedIn page, we provide information and offer users the opportunity to communicate.
If you perform an action on our LinkedIn page (e.g., comments, posts, likes, etc.), you may disclose personal data (e.g., your real name or photo from your user profile) publicly.
2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data for the purpose of communicating with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in responding to your enquiry in the best possible way and providing you with the information you have requested.
3. Purpose of data processing
Our company website serves to inform users about our products and services. Users are free to publish personal data through their activities.
The data generated by the company website is not stored in our own systems.
You can object to the processing of your personal data that we collect when you use our company website at any time and assert your rights as a data subject as set out in the "Your rights" section of this privacy policy. To do so, please send us an informal email to the email address provided in this privacy policy.
Further information on exercising your rights can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
The website is hosted on servers by a service provider commissioned by us. Our service provider is:
DomainFactory GmbH, c/o WeWork, Neuturmstraße 5, 80331 Munich, Germany
Further information on the processing of personal data by Domain Factory can be found at: https://www.df.eu/de/datenschutz/.
The servers automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits when you visit the website. The information stored is:
This data is not merged with other data sources. This data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest in processing this data lies in the error-free presentation of our website and the optimization of its functions.
The location of the website server is geographically within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA).
We use the IP address and other information provided by the user (in particular the postcode provided during registration or when placing an order) for regional targeting (known as "geotargeting").
Regional targeting is used, for example, to automatically display regional offers or advertising that are often more relevant to users. The legal basis for the use of the IP address and, if applicable, other information provided by the user (in particular the postcode) is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, based on our interest in ensuring more accurate targeting and thus providing offers and advertising that are more relevant to users.
In this context, part of the IP address and the additional information provided by the user (in particular the postcode) are only read and not stored separately.
You can prevent geotargeting by using a VPN or proxy server, for example, which prevent accurate localization. In addition, depending on the browser you are using, you can also disable location localization in the corresponding browser settings (if supported by the browser).
We use geotargeting on our website for the following purposes:
If you would like to download free information material from the download center on our website, we ask you to provide your email address. This will only be used to provide you with the download link after completing a double opt-in procedure.
The double opt-in procedure serves to verify your email address and ensures that no unauthorized third party can use your address. For this purpose, we will send you an email with a confirmation link after you enter your address. Only after clicking on this link will access to the download be activated.
1. Legal basis:
Your email address is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR for the purpose of implementing pre-contractual measures, as you are requesting a free service by downloading the file. Alternatively, we rely on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest), as protection against misuse via the double opt-in constitutes a legitimate interest.
2. Storage period:
Your email address will be stored in our content management system (CMS) after the double opt-in procedure has been completed in order to document the download process. No further use or disclosure to third parties will take place. The data will be checked regularly and deleted if it is no longer required.
3. No use for advertising:
The email address provided will not be used for marketing or advertising purposes unless you have given us your express consent (e.g., by checking a separate box).
On our website, we offer users the opportunity to register for the partner portal by providing personal data. Registration is required to access specific content and materials.
As part of the registration process, only your email address is currently collected and processed. This is transmitted to us via an input mask and stored.
The data will not be passed on to third parties.
Registration is necessary in order to provide registered partners with exclusive content, in particular:
The email address is used to identify the user and to manage access to the portal.
Your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR. Data processing is necessary for the fulfillment of the user relationship established with registration.
The data will be stored for the duration of the active user account.
Deletion takes place when:
As a registered user, you have the right at any time to
Please contact the address specified in this privacy policy.
We use various service providers to provide the services we offer on our website.
In general, we have a legitimate interest in sharing your data with the relevant service providers if these services are essential for providing the basic service offered on the website in order to provide the corresponding website service.
If such services are required for additional services, extended functions, or additional purposes, your personal data will only be passed on to service providers if you give your consent.
You can withdraw your consent to the use of integrated third-party services and manage your consent settings at any time here: https://www.symeo.com/en/
a. Use of Google Ads 1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use Google Ads from Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, and its representative in the European Union, Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as Google). We use this service to place advertisements. Google places a cookie on your computer. This may result in the storage and evaluation of personal data, in particular the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system), data about the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements were displayed and whether the user clicked on them), and also data from advertising partners (in particular pseudonymized user IDs).
Further information on data processing by Google can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=en
We only receive information about the total number of users who responded to our advertisement. No information is passed on that could be used to identify you. The use is not for tracking purposes.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is, in principle, the user's consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, e.g., for tax and accounting purposes.
You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can prevent Google from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing third-party cookies from being stored on your computer, using the "Do Not Track" feature of a supporting browser, disabling the execution of script code in your browser, or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can disable the use of your personal data by Google using the following link: https://adssettings.google.de
Further information on Google's options for objection and removal can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=en
b. Use of Matomo 1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the open source tracking tool Matomo (https://matomo.org/) to analyze the surfing behavior of our users. Matomo places a cookie on your computer. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the activity of the user (in particular which pages were accessed and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system), data about the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements were displayed and whether the user clicked on them) and also data from advertising partners (in particular pseudonymized user IDs).
The software is set up so that IP addresses are not stored in full, but are anonymized by masking 2 bytes of the IP address (e.g., 192.168.xxx.xxx). This anonymization, 2 bytes of the IP address are masked (e.g., 192.168.xxx.xxx). In this way, it is no longer possible to assign the shortened IP address to the requesting computer. The data is stored in our MySQL database; logs or report data are not sent to Matomo servers.
Further information on the processing of data by Matomo can be found here:https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/
The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyze the surfing behavior of our users. By evaluating the data obtained, we are able to compile information about the use of the individual components of our online presence. This helps us to continuously improve our online presence and its user-friendliness.
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can prevent Matomo from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing third-party cookies from being stored on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser, or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can disable the processing of your personal data by Matomo using the following link: https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/
Further information on your rights to object and delete your data from Matomo can be found at: https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/
c. Use of OpenStreetMap 1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the OpenStreetMap plugin from the OpenStreetMap Foundation, St John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS, United Kingdom (hereinafter: OpenStreetMap).
We use the OpenStreetMap plugin to visually display geographical data and embed it on our website. The following data is processed by OpenStreetMap:
The provider of this online presence has no influence on data transmission. Furthermore, a session cookie is set. The website, API server, databases, and servers for supporting services are currently located in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Further information on the processing of data by OpenStreetMaps can be found here:https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy
The use of OpenStreetMap is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offerings and of an easy finding of the locations we have indicated on our website.
We have no information about the duration of storage.
You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by OpenStreetMap by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser, or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis OpenStreetMap can be found at: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy
d. Use of Salesforce - Web-to-Lead 1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use Web-to-Lead, an add-on to the salesforce.com Germany GmbH, Erika-Mann-Str. 31, 80636 Munich, Germany (Hereinafter referred to as Salesforce). This enables users to make their contact data available to the company running the online presence. The Web-to-Lead feature in Salesforce can be used to generate lead information from Web site visitors. For this purpose, a form is created for entering the company, salutation, title, first name, last name, address, telephone number, mobile phone number, e-mail address, and message. In addition, personal data such as device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system) of the user can be stored and evaluated. For more information on Salesforce's collection and retention of data, please visit: https://www.salesforce.com/company/privacy/full_privacy
The contact form serves the acquisition of potential new customers and their contact data.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user's given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation. You can prevent Salesforce from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser, or by using a script blocker such as a "Do Not Track" function.B. Install NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser. For more information on objections and remedies to Salesforce, visit: https://www.salesforce.com/company/privacy/full_privacy/
e. Use of YouTube 1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the YouTube plugin operated by Google, YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA, and its representative in the EU, Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as Google). We use the YouTube plugin to embed YouTube videos on our website. When you visit our website, your browser establishes a connection to YouTube's servers. This may result in the storage and analysis of personal data, in particular user activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) as well as device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system).
We have no influence on the content of the plug-in. If you are logged into your YouTube account during your visit, YouTube can assign your visit to your online presence to this account. By interacting with this plug-in, this information is transmitted directly to YouTube and stored there account, YouTube can associate your online presence with this account. By interacting with this plug-in, this information is transmitted directly to YouTube and stored there.
Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=en
The YouTube plugin is used to improve user-friendliness and ensure an appealing presentation of our online presence.
You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can prevent Google from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing third-party cookies from being stored on your computer, using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, disabling the execution of script code in your browser, or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can disable the use of your personal data by Google using the following link: https://adssettings.google.de Further information on Google's options for objection and removal can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=en
f. Use of LinkedIn Ads and LinkedIn Insight Tag 1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use LinkedIn Ads, an advertising and conversion tracking tool provided by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. By using the so-called "LinkedIn Insight Tag" on our website, information about your visit to our website and your interaction with our content is collected if you have reached our site via a LinkedIn ad. In particular, your IP address, device and browser characteristics, referrer URL, and timestamp may be processed.
Cookies from LinkedIn are stored on your device. Further information about the cookies used can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. LinkedIn does not share any personal data with us, but only provides aggregated reports on the target group and advertisements. LinkedIn also offers a remarketing feature that allows us to show you targeted, personalized advertising outside of our website without learning your identity.
Further information on the processing of data by LinkedIn can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?_l=de_DE
The use of LinkedIn Ads serves the purpose of targeted advertising via the LinkedIn platform. The LinkedIn Insight Tag is used to evaluate and optimize our LinkedIn advertising campaigns (e.g., conversion tracking, retargeting).
Your personal data will be processed on the basis of your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. This consent is obtained via our cookie banner when you visit our website.
The personal data collected by LinkedIn Ads is processed and stored in accordance with LinkedIn's storage periods. The data will only be stored for as long as is necessary for the purposes stated and unless you revoke your consent. Details on the specific duration can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy.
You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can also prevent LinkedIn from collecting and processing your personal data by disabling third-party cookies in your browser, using the "Do Not Track" feature, or installing a script blocker such as NoScript or Ghostery.
For more information about data processing by LinkedIn, please refer to LinkedIn's privacy policy and for deactivation at https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out.
g. Use of Cookiechimp (Identity Square Limited) 1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use Cookiechimp, a tool for managing consent for cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. The service is provided by Identity Square Limited, Lytchett House, 13 Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6FA, United Kingdom. Cookiechimp is used to obtain, store, and document your consent in accordance with the law.
Cookiechimp is used for the purpose of obtaining and documenting your consent to the use of cookies in accordance with legal requirements and for managing these settings in accordance with the GDPR and the TTDSG.
The processing of personal data by Cookiechimp is based on the fulfillment of legal obligations pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. These obligations arise in particular from Art. 7 GDPR (obligation to provide evidence of consent) and § 25 TTDSG (consent for the use of cookies and similar technologies).
The personal data collected by Cookiechimp (e.g., consent history, IP address, timestamp) will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill legal obligations. Once these purposes have been fulfilled or legal retention obligations have expired, the data will be deleted or anonymized.
You can prevent Cookiechimp from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing third-party cookies from being stored on your computer, activating the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser, or using a script blocker such as NoScript or Ghostery.
For more information about your rights and data processing by Cookiechimp, please refer to Cookiechimp's privacy policy.
g. Use of Google Search Console 1. Scope of personal data processing
We use Google Search Console, a free tool provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. This tool helps website operators analyze and optimize the performance of their website in Google Search. In doing so, we gain access to aggregated data, such as the frequency with which our pages appear in Google Search, which search terms lead to visits, how often users click on our pages, or which devices they use to access our content.
Google collects this data independently of our website as part of the operation of its search engine. We do not have access to personal data of individual users, but only to anonymized or aggregated evaluations.
Google Search Console is used to optimize the technical aspects and content of our website in terms of its findability on Google. We use the information provided to identify crawling errors, analyze mobile friendliness, check structured data, and submit or remove pages for indexing.
The use of Google Search Console is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. This interest lies in improving the visibility of our website in Google searches, ensuring technical functionality, and continuously optimizing our offering.
4. Duration of storage The reports provided via Google Search Console cover a period of up to 16 months by default. The data we have access to is anonymized or aggregated and is used exclusively for the analysis and optimization of our website. No further storage or personal evaluation takes place.
You cannot directly influence the processing of aggregated data by Google Search Console, as no personal data is transmitted to us by the tool. In general, you can protect your privacy by taking the following measures:
Further information on the processing of personal data by Google can be found in Google's privacy policy.
This privacy policy was created with the assistance of DataGuard.