Privacy Policy

  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 personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy below.

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 their contact details in the section “Information on the Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

On the one hand, your data is collected when you provide it to us. This could include, for example, data that you enter into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website, either automatically or with your consent. This is primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access this website.

What do we use your data for?

Some data is collected to ensure the website functions correctly. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other inquiries.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to receive information free of charge at any time about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. 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. Furthermore, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

You can contact us at any time with any questions regarding this or other data protection matters.

Analytics tools and third-party tools
When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done using so-called analytics programs.

Detailed information about these analytics programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

  1. Hosting
    We host the content of our website with the following provider:

IONOS
The provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany (hereinafter referred to as IONOS). When you visit our website, IONOS collects various log files, including your IP address. For details, please see the IONOS privacy policy: https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy.

The use of IONOS is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of our website possible. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the aforementioned service. This is a legally required agreement under data protection law, which ensures that the service provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

  1. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Data Protection
The operators of this website 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 are collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. 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.

Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating by email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Notice regarding the data controller

The data controller for data processing on this website is:

Kurihara Consulting GmbH
Goethestraße 57c
41539 Dormagen

Phone: +49 2133 4002801
Email: info@kurihara-consulting.de

The data controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Data retention period
Unless a more specific data retention period is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for erasure or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, provided we have no other legally permissible grounds for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will occur after these grounds cease to apply.

General Information on the Legal Basis 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 pursuant to Article 9(1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also takes place on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing additionally takes place on the basis of Section 25(1) of the German Telemedia Act (TMG). You may withdraw your consent at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if this is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation, based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The applicable legal bases in each individual case are explained in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Recipients of personal data
In the course of our business activities, we collaborate with various external parties. In some cases, this requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data to external parties if this 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 data transfer. When using data processors, we only transfer our customers’ personal data on the basis of a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Recipients of personal data Revocation of your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to object to data processing in special cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 PARA. 1 LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT, ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, AT ANY TIME TO PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims (objection pursuant to Article 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 marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will no longer be processed for direct marketing purposes (objection pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR).

… Right to lodge a complaint with 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, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. This right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.

Right to data portability
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from us, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to point (a) of Article 6(1) or point (a) of Article 9(2) or on a contract pursuant to point (b) of Article 6(1) and the processing is carried out by automated means. Where technically feasible, you also have the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from us to another controller.

Right to information, rectification, and erasure
You have the right, at any time and free of charge, to obtain information about your personal data stored by us, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, and, where applicable, the right to rectification or erasure of this data. You can contact us at any time with regard to this and any other questions concerning personal data.

“` Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to do so. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:

If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we generally need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of erasure.

If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of erasure.

If you have objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, a balancing of interests between your interests and ours must be carried out. As long as it is not yet clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data—apart from its storage—may 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/TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL/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 bar changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser’s address bar.

When SSL/TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to Promotional Emails
The use of contact details published as part of the legal notice for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby prohibited. The operators of these pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising, such as spam emails.

  1. Data Collection on this Website

Cookies
Our website uses so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small data packets that do not harm your device. They are stored on your device either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted after you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or until they are automatically deleted by your web browser.

Cookies can originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).

Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies can be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies that are necessary for the execution of electronic communication processes, for providing certain functions you have requested (e.g., for the shopping cart function), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring website traffic) (essential cookies) 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 essential cookies to ensure the technically flawless and optimized provision of its services. If consent to the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG); this consent can be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only in individual cases, to block cookies in certain cases or entirely, and to automatically delete cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

“` You can find information about which cookies and services are used on this website in this privacy policy.

Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. This information includes:

Browser type and version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Hostname of the accessing computer
Time of the server request
IP address
This data is not merged with other data sources.

The collection of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically flawless presentation and optimization of its website – the server log files must be recorded for this purpose.

Contact Form

If you send us inquiries via our contact form, the information you provide, including your contact details, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing your inquiry and for any follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent.

This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR if your inquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), if such consent has been obtained; you may withdraw your consent at any time.

The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular, retention periods – remain unaffected.

Inquiries via Email, Telephone, or Fax

When you contact us via email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We will not share this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), if such consent has been obtained; you may withdraw your consent at any time.

The data you send us via contact requests will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

Comment Function on this Website

For the comment function on this page, in addition to your comment, the time of its creation, your email address, and, if you are not posting anonymously, your chosen username will be stored.

Storage of IP Addresses

Our comment function stores the IP addresses of users who post comments. Since we do not review comments on this website before publication, we need this data to be able to take action against the author in the event of legal violations such as defamation or propaganda.

Subscribing to Comments
As a user of this site, you can subscribe to comments after registering. You will receive a confirmation email to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided. You can unsubscribe from this feature at any time via a link in the notification emails. The data entered when subscribing to comments will be deleted in this case; however, if you have submitted this data to us for other purposes and elsewhere (e.g., newsletter subscription), this data will remain with us.

Comment Retention Period

Comments and their associated data are stored and remain on this website until the commented content is completely deleted or the comments must be deleted for legal reasons (e.g., offensive comments).

Legal Basis

Comments are stored based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient. The lawfulness of data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

  1. Social Media
    Facebook
    This website integrates elements of the social network Facebook. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. According to Facebook, the collected data is also transferred to the USA and other third countries.

An overview of the Facebook social media elements can be found here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE.

When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Facebook server. Facebook then receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of this website to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to this website with your user account. Please note that as the website provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. Further information can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy at: https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.

The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TDDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

To the extent that personal data is collected on our website and forwarded to Facebook using the tool described here, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook. The processing carried out by Facebook after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility. Our joint obligations are set out in a joint controllership agreement. You can find the text of the agreement at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook tool and for ensuring its data protection-compliant implementation on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of its products. You can assert your data subject rights (e.g., requests for access to your data) directly with Facebook. If you assert your data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward them to Facebook.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381, and https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.

The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The Data Privacy Framework (DPF) is an agreement between the European Union and the USA designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.

X (formerly Twitter)

This website integrates features of the X (formerly Twitter) service. These features are offered by the parent company, X Corp., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. For data processing of individuals residing outside the USA, Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland, is responsible.

When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the X server. X (formerly Twitter) then receives information about your visit to this website. By using X (formerly Twitter) and the “Retweet” or “Repost” function, the websites you visit are linked to your X (formerly Twitter) account and made public to other users. Please note that as the website provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by X (formerly Twitter). Further information can be found in the privacy policy of X (formerly Twitter) at: https://x.com/de/privacy.

The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TDDDG. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://gdpr.x.com/en/controller-to-controller-transfers.html.

You can change your privacy settings at X (formerly Twitter) in your account settings at https://x.com/settings/account.

The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF is committed to complying with these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/2710.

Instagram
This website integrates features of the Instagram service. These features are provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.

When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Instagram server. This allows Instagram to receive information about your visit to this website.

If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the content of this website to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to this website with your user account. Please note that as the website provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Instagram.

The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TDDDG. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

To the extent that personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and forwarded to Facebook or Instagram, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook or Instagram. The subsequent processing by Facebook or Instagram is not part of this joint responsibility. Our joint obligations are set out in a joint controllership agreement. You can find the text of this agreement at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook or Instagram tool and for ensuring the tool’s data protection-compliant implementation on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of its products. You can assert your data subject rights (e.g., requests for access) regarding data processed by Facebook or Instagram directly with Facebook. If you exercise your data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward them to Facebook.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/, and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.

Further information can be found in Instagram’s Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/.

The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.

  1. Analytics Tools and Advertising
    IONOS WebAnalytics

This website uses the analytics services of IONOS WebAnalytics (hereinafter: IONOS). The provider is 1&1 IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Straße 57, D – 56410 Montabaur. As part of the analysis with IONOS, visitor numbers and behavior (e.g., number of page views, duration of a website visit, bounce rates), visitor sources (i.e., the website from which the visitor came), visitor locations, and technical data (browser and operating system versions) can be analyzed. For this purpose, IONOS stores the following data in particular:

Referrer (previously visited website)
Requested website or file
Browser type and version
Operating system used
Device type used
Time of access
IP address in anonymized form (used only to determine the location of access)
According to IONOS, the data collection is completely anonymized, so it cannot be traced back to individual persons. IONOS WebAnalytics does not store cookies.

Data storage and analysis are based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the statistical analysis of user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR and Section 25 Paragraph 1 of the German Telemedia Act (TMG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Further information on data collection and processing by IONOS WebAnalytics can be found in the IONOS privacy policy at the following link: https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/datenschutzerklaerung/

Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the aforementioned service. This is a legally required contract under data protection law, which ensures that the personal data of our website visitors is processed only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

WP Statistics

This website uses the WP Statistics analytics tool to statistically evaluate visitor access. The provider is Veronalabs, Tatari 64, 10134 Tallinn, Estonia (https://veronalabs.com).

WP Statistics allows us to analyze the use of our website. WP Statistics collects, among other things, log files (IP address, referrer, browser used, user origin, search engine used) and actions taken by website visitors on the site (e.g., clicks and views).

The data collected by WP Statistics is stored exclusively on our own server.

The use of this analytics tool is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the anonymized analysis of user behavior in order to optimize both our website and our advertising. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

  1. Newsletter
    Newsletter Data
    If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we require an email address from you, as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter. No further data is collected, or only on a voluntary basis. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not share it with third parties.

The processing of the data entered into the newsletter registration form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your consent to the storage of your data, your email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example, via the “Unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data you provide for the purpose of subscribing to our newsletter will be stored by us or our newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe. After you unsubscribe or the purpose for receiving the newsletter no longer applies, your data will be deleted from the mailing list. We reserve the right to delete or block email addresses from our newsletter distribution list at our own discretion, based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Data stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected.

After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored on a blacklist by us or our newsletter service provider if this is necessary to prevent future mailings. The data on the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and will not be combined with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Storage on the blacklist is not time-limited. You can object to this storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

  1. Plugins and Tools
    Google Fonts

This website uses Google Fonts, provided by Google, to ensure consistent font display. When you access a page, your browser loads the necessary fonts into its cache to display text and fonts correctly.

For this purpose, your browser must connect to Google’s servers. This allows Google to know that this website was accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Fonts is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the consistent presentation of the typeface on their website. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 Para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

If your browser does not support Google Fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.

Further information about Google Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. Further information is available from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Google Maps

This website uses the Google Maps service. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. This service allows us to integrate maps into our website.

To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. The provider of this website has no influence on this data transfer. When Google Maps is activated, Google may use Google Fonts for the purpose of consistent font display. When you access Google Maps, your browser loads the required web fonts into its browser cache to display text and fonts correctly.

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of presenting our online offerings in an appealing way and making it easy to find the locations we have indicated on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If corresponding consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German Telemedia Act (TMG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/.

More information on how user data is handled can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The Data Privacy Framework (DPF) is an agreement between the European Union and the USA designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Bing Maps

We have integrated Bing Maps into this website. The provider is Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, United States (hereinafter “Bing Maps”). This service allows us to embed maps on our website.

To use the functions of Bing Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to and stored on a Microsoft server in the USA. The provider of this website has no influence on this data transfer.

The use of Bing Maps is in the interest of presenting our online offerings in an appealing way and making it easy to find the locations we have indicated on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If corresponding consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German Telemedia Act (TMG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://learn.microsoft.com/de-de/compliance/regulatory/offering-eu-model-clauses.

Further details can be found in the provider’s privacy policy at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/maps/bing-maps/product.

The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The Data Privacy Framework (DPF) is an agreement between the European Union and the USA designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/6474.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter “reCAPTCHA”) on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

reCAPTCHA is used to verify whether data entered on this website (e.g., in a contact form) is entered by a human or by an automated program. To do this, reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various pieces of information (e.g., IP address, the website visitor’s time spent on the website, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.

The reCAPTCHA analyses run entirely in the background. Website visitors are not notified that an analysis is taking place.

The storage and analysis of the data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its website from abusive automated access and spam. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German Telemedia Act (TMG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Further information on Google reCAPTCHA can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service at the following links: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de.

The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

  1. Our Own Services
    OneDrive
    We have integrated OneDrive into this website. The provider is Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland (hereinafter “OneDrive”).

OneDrive allows us to integrate an upload area into our website where you can upload content. When you upload content, it is stored on OneDrive’s servers. When you visit our website, a connection to OneDrive is also established so that OneDrive can determine that you have visited our website.

The use of OneDrive is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in a reliable upload area on its website. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR; this consent can be revoked at any time.

The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The Data Privacy Framework (DPF) is an agreement between the European Union and the USA designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. Further information is available from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/6474.

Source: https://www.e-recht24.de