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 includes all information that can be used to identify you personally. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our privacy policy listed below.
Data collection on this website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section “Notice of the Responsible Party” in this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected, on the one hand, when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, information you enter into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time of page access). The collection of this data occurs automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right at any time to obtain, free of charge, information 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 consent to data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time for the future. Additionally, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You can contact us at any time regarding this or any other questions related to data protection.
Analytics tools and third-party tools
When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be analyzed statistically. This is primarily done using so-called analytics programs.
Detailed information about these analytics programs can be found in the following privacy policy.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
]Netclusive GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Straße 10, 56410 Montabaur
]https://www.netclusive.de/
External hosting
This website is hosted externally. The personal data collected on this website is stored on the servers of the hosting provider(s). This may include, in particular, IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contract data, contact information, names, website visits, and other data generated through the website.
External hosting is carried out for the purpose of fulfilling contracts with our prospective and existing customers (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and in the interest of providing our online services securely, quickly, and efficiently through a professional provider (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers 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.
Our hosting provider(s) will process your data only to the extent necessary to fulfill their service obligations and will follow our instructions regarding this data.
We use the following hosting provider(s):
Please provide the name and full address of the web hosting provider used.
Order processing
We have concluded a contract for order processing (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a legally required data protection agreement that ensures the service processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. General Information and Mandatory Notices
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 as well as this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data are information that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and how we use it. It also clarifies how and for what purpose this is done.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating by e-mail) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of the data from access by third parties is not possible.
Notice Regarding the Responsible Party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Automation Dr. Nix GmbH & Co. KG
Robert-Perthel-Str. 2
50739 Köln
Germany
Telefon: +49 (0) 221 91 74 55-0
E-Mail: info@automation.de
The responsible party 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, or similar).
Storage Duration
Unless a more specific storage 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 submit a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw your consent for data processing, your data will be deleted, provided we have no other legally permissible reasons to retain your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will occur once these reasons no longer apply.
General Information on the Legal Bases for Data Processing on This Website
If you have consented to the processing of data, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, if special categories of data pursuant to Article 9(1) GDPR are processed. In the case of an explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also based on Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing is additionally carried out on the basis of Section 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data are necessary for the performance of a contract or for pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if required to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also take place on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal bases applicable in each case are explained in the following sections of this privacy policy.
Data Protection Officer
We have appointed a data protection officer.
Five Consulting
Klaus Pampuch
Frankenforster Str. 44
51427 Bergisch Gladbach
Telefon: 02204-7060940
E-Mail: pampuch@five.consulting
Recipients of personal data
As part of our business activities, we work with various external parties. In some cases, this requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only share personal data with external parties if it is necessary for the performance of a contract, if we are legally obliged to do so (e.g., disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the transfer pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the data transfer. When using 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.
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent you have previously given at any time. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out up to the point of withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Specific Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF THE DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ARTICLE 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AT ANY TIME TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. YOU CAN FIND THE SPECIFIC LEGAL BASIS FOR EACH PROCESSING OPERATION 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 THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF 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; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED 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, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or the location of the alleged infringement. This right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or to fulfill a contract, either for yourself or for a third party, in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be carried out to the extent technically feasible.
Information, correction, and deletion
You have, within the framework of applicable legal provisions, at any time the right to receive free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing, as well as, where applicable, the right to correct or delete this data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose or for any other 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 to exercise this right. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases:
- If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we generally need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
- If the processing of your personal data has been or is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of erasure.
- If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the exercise, defense, or assertion of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data instead of erasure.
- If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
If you have requested the restriction of processing of your personal data, such data—aside from their storage—may only be processed with your consent, for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, to protect 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
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the browser address line from “http://” to “https://” and by the padlock symbol in your browser’s address bar.
When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
Our websites use so-called "cookies." Cookies are small data packages and do not cause any harm to your device. They are stored either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Persistent cookies remain on your device until you delete them yourself or 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 serve various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website features would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or video display). Other cookies can be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are necessary for the execution of the electronic communication process, for providing certain functions you request (e.g., the shopping cart function), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring website traffic) (necessary 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 necessary cookies to provide its services in a technically error-free and optimized manner. If consent for the storage of cookies and comparable recognition technologies has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG); consent can be revoked at any time.
You can configure your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, block the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or in general, and enable the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the 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.
Consent via Cookiebot
Our website uses the consent technology from Cookiebot to obtain your consent for the storage of certain cookies on your device or the use of specific technologies and to document this in a data protection-compliant manner. The provider of this technology is Cybot A/S, Havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark (hereinafter “Cookiebot”).
When you access our website, a connection is established with Cookiebot’s servers to obtain your consents and other statements regarding cookie usage. Cookiebot then stores a cookie in your browser to associate the consents you have given or withdrawn. The data collected in this way are stored until you request us to delete them, delete the Cookiebot cookie yourself, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. Mandatory statutory retention obligations remain unaffected.
The use of Cookiebot is intended to obtain the legally required consents for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.8
Order processing
We have concluded a contract for order processing (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a legally required data protection agreement that ensures the service processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
Server Log Files
The provider of the website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:
- Browser type and browser version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address
A merging of these data with other data sources does not take place.
The collection of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free display and optimization of its website – for this purpose, server log files must be collected.
Contact form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the information you provide in the form, including the contact details you enter, will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the 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; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request their deletion, withdraw your consent for storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions—particularly retention periods—remain unaffected.
Inquiries via E-Mail, Telephone, or Fax
If you contact us by e-mail, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data contained therein (e.g., name, inquiry), will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your request. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the 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; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you send to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request their deletion, withdraw your consent for storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions—particularly statutory retention periods—remain unaffected.
5. Analytics Tools and Advertising
Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
The Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to integrate tracking or analytics tools and other technologies on our website. The Google Tag Manager itself does not create user profiles, does not store cookies, and does not perform independent analyses. It is used solely for managing and deploying the tools integrated through it. However, the Google Tag Manager does capture your IP address, which may also be transmitted to Google’s parent company in the United States.
The use of Google Tag Manager is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the quick and uncomplicated integration and management of various tools on their website. If the relevant consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers 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.
The company is certified under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each 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 Analytics
This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics allows the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors. In this process, the website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, time spent on the site, operating systems used, and the user’s origin. This data is assigned to the respective user’s device. No assignment to a user ID takes place.
Furthermore, with Google Analytics, we can, among other things, record your mouse and scroll movements as well as clicks. In addition, Google Analytics uses various modeling approaches to supplement the collected datasets and employs machine learning technologies in data analysis.
Google Analytics uses technologies that enable the recognition of users for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about the use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and § 25(1) of the TCDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
The data transfer to the USA is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses of the European Commission. You can find details here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.
The company is certified under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each 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.
IP Anonymization
Google Analytics IP anonymization is enabled. As a result, your IP address is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the U.S. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the U.S. and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website and Internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other data from Google.
Browser Plugin
You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
More information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.
6. Newsletter
Newsletter Data
If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter offered on the website, we require your e-mail address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the specified e-mail address and 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 in the newsletter registration form is carried out exclusively on the basis of your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent to the storage of the data, your e-mail address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out prior to the revocation remains unaffected.
The data you provide to us for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter or by the newsletter service provider, and will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list after you unsubscribe or once the purpose no longer applies. We reserve the right to delete or block e-mail addresses from our newsletter distribution list at our own discretion within the scope of our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Data stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected.
After you have been unsubscribed from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored by us or the newsletter service provider in a blacklist, if this is necessary to prevent future mailings. The data in 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 the legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Storage in the blacklist is not subject to a time limit. Sie können der Speicherung widersprechen, sofern Ihre Interessen unser berechtigtes Interesse überwiegen.
Newsletter dispatch to existing customers
If you order goods or services from us and provide your email address in the process, this email address may subsequently be used by us to send newsletters, provided we have informed you of this beforehand. In such a case, the newsletter will only be used to send direct advertising for our own similar goods or services. You can cancel the receipt of this newsletter at any time. For this purpose, a corresponding link is included in every newsletter. The legal basis for sending the newsletter in this case is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR in conjunction with Section 7 (3) of the German Unfair Competition Act (UWG).
After you have been removed from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored by us in a blacklist to prevent future mailings to you. The data on the blacklist is used solely for this purpose and is not merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with the legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR). Storage on the blacklist is not subject to a time limit. You may object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.
7. Plugins und Tools
Google reCAPTCHA
We use "Google reCAPTCHA" (hereinafter referred to as "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 entry on this website (e.g., in a contact form) is carried out by a human or by an automated program. For this purpose, reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the site. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various information (e.g., IP address, how long the visitor spends 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 carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web offerings from abusive automated spying and from spam. If consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined in the TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time.
For further information on Google reCAPTCHA, please refer to Google’s privacy policy and terms of use under the following links: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de und 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 United States that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each 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.
Audio and video conferences
Data processing
To communicate with our customers, we use, among other tools, online conferencing systems. The specific tools we use are listed below. When you communicate with us via video or audio conference over the internet, your personal data is collected and processed by us and by the provider of the respective conferencing tool.
The conferencing tools collect all data that you provide/use to utilize the tools (email address and/or your phone number). Furthermore, the conferencing tools process the duration of the conference, the start and end (time) of participation in the conference, the number of participants, and other "contextual information" related to the communication process (metadata).
Furthermore, the provider of the tool processes all technical data necessary for handling the online communication. This particularly includes IP addresses, MAC addresses, device IDs, device type, operating system type and version, client version, camera type, microphone or speaker, and the type of connection.
If content is exchanged, uploaded, or otherwise provided within the tool, this content is also stored on the servers of the tool providers. Such content particularly includes cloud recordings, chat/instant messages, voicemails, uploaded photos and videos, files, whiteboards, and other information shared while using the service.
Please note that we do not have full control over the data processing operations of the tools used. Our options are largely determined by the corporate policy of the respective provider. Further information on data processing by the conference tools can be found in the privacy policies of the respective tools used, which we have listed below this text.
Purpose and legal basis
The conference tools are used to communicate with prospective or existing contractual partners or to offer specific services to our customers (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR). Furthermore, the use of the tools serves to generally simplify and expedite communication with us or our company (legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR). In cases where consent has been obtained, the use of the relevant tools is based on that consent; the consent may be revoked at any time with effect for the future.
Storage Duration
The data we collect directly through the video and conferencing tools is deleted from our systems when you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. Stored cookies remain on your end device until you delete them. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.
We have no influence over the storage period of your data that is stored by the operators of the conference tools for their own purposes. For details, please contact the operators of the conference tools directly.
Conferencing Tools Used
We use the following conferencing tools:
Microsoft Teams
We use Microsoft Teams. The provider is Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland. Details on data processing can be found in Microsoft Teams' privacy policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement.
The company is certified under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each 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.
Order processing
We have concluded a contract for order processing (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a legally required data protection agreement that ensures the service processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
9. eCommerce and payment service providers
Processing of customer and contract data
We collect, process, and use personal customer and contract data to establish, structure, and modify our contractual relationships. We collect, process, and use personal data regarding the use of this website (usage data) only to the extent necessary to enable the user to utilize the service or for billing purposes. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
The collected customer data will be deleted after the completion of the order or termination of the business relationship and the expiry of any applicable statutory retention periods. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
Data transfer upon conclusion of a contract for online shops, merchants, and shipment of goods
If you order goods from us, we will pass on your personal data to the transport company entrusted with the delivery and to the payment service provider commissioned to handle payments. Only such data will be disclosed as the respective service provider needs to fulfill its task. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures. Provided you have given your corresponding consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, we will provide your email address to the transport company entrusted with the delivery so that it can inform you by email about the shipping status of your order; you may revoke your consent at any time.
Payment Services
We integrate payment services from third-party companies on our website. When you make a purchase from us, your payment data (e.g., name, payment amount, bank account details, credit card number) is processed by the payment service provider for the purpose of payment processing. The respective contractual and data protection provisions of the providers apply to these transactions. The use of payment service providers is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (contract fulfillment) and in the interest of a smooth, convenient, and secure payment process (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). In cases where your consent is required for specific actions, Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR is the legal basis for data processing; consent can be revoked at any time with effect for the future.
We use the following payment services / payment service providers as part of this website:
PayPal
The provider of this payment service is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg (hereinafter "PayPal").
Data transfers to the USA are based on the Standard Contractual Clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/34860762/d7sO1Howt0O-Ml1CVQ78iA?u=https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/pocpsa-full.
Details can be found in PayPal’s Privacy Statement: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/78acb497/htVIdrjySEy7gMNHPIS1MA?u=https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
Mastercard
The provider of this payment service is Mastercard Europe SA, Chaussée de Tervuren 198A, B-1410 Waterloo, Belgium (hereinafter referred to as “Mastercard”).
Mastercard may transfer data to its parent company in the USA. Data transfers to the USA are based on Mastercard’s Binding Corporate Rules. Details can be found here: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/5a4a0baa/yenp37NN4k_2JtR8wNwieg?u=https://www.mastercard.de/de-de/datenschutz.html und https://link.edgepilot.com/s/e0447b7e/a-jFq3wVRkWM8TJQ6oUm4A?u=https://www.mastercard.us/content/dam/mccom/global/documents/mastercard-bcrs.pdf.
VISA
The provider of this payment service is Visa Europe Services Inc., London Branch, 1 Sheldon Square, London W2 6TT, Great Britain (hereinafter referred to as “VISA”).
Great Britain is considered a safe third country in terms of data protection law. This means that Great Britain provides a level of data protection equivalent to that of the European Union.
VISA may transfer data to its parent company in the USA. Data transfers to the USA are based on the Standard Contractual Clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/6c2b8e0f/o8POLkqgo0e3aEnu2ea4kw?u=https://www.visa.de/nutzungsbedingungen/visa-globale-datenschutzmitteilung/mitteilung-zu-zustandigkeitsfragen-fur-den-ewr.html.
Further information can be found in VISA’s Privacy Policy: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/8faddc2d/DFHu0bgeeEyP6u6xJed8Nw?u=https://www.visa.de/nutzungsbedingungen/visa-privacy-center.html.
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| __ssid | cdn.sift.com | Used by the website to register user behavior and navigation on the site – The cookie registers every interaction with active campaigns on the website. This is used to optimize advertising and ensure efficient retargeting. | 4 years | HTTP-Cookie |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | This cookie is necessary to process credit card transactions on the website. The service is provided by Stripe.com, which enables online transactions without storing credit card information. | 1 year | HTTP-Cookie |
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| _ab | Stripe | This cookie is necessary to process credit card transactions on the website. The service is provided by Stripe.com, which enables online transactions without storing credit card information. | Session | HTML Local Storage |
| _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years | HTTP-Cookie | |
| _ga_# | Collects data on how many times a user has visited a website, as well as dates for the first and last visit. Used by Google Analytics. | 2 years | HTTP-Cookie | |
| _mf | Stripe | This cookie is necessary to process credit card transactions on the website. The service is provided by Stripe.com, which enables online transactions without storing credit card information. | Session | HTML Local Storage |
| 1 | Stripe | This cookie is used in connection with the payment window. – The cookie is required for secure transactions on the website. | Session | HTML Local Storage |
| 1.gif | Cookiebot | Used to count the number of sessions on the website, which is required for optimizing the delivery of CMP products. | Session | Pixel-Tracker |
| CookieConsent | Cookiebot | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain. | 1 year | HTTP-Cookie |
| cookietest | cdn.sift.com | This cookie is used to determine if the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box. | Session | HTTP-Cookie |
| elementor | www.q-nix.com | Used in context with the website's WordPress theme. The cookie allows the website owner to implement or change the website's content in real-time. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| id | Stripe | Pending | Session | HTML Local Storage |
| m | Stripe | Determines the device used to access the website. This allows the website to be formatted accordingly. | 400 days | HTTP-Cookie |
| sbjs_current | www.q-nix.com | Collects data on visitor behavior and interaction. This is used to optimize the website and make advertising on the website more relevant. | Session | HTTP-Cookie |
| sbjs_current_add | www.q-nix.com | Collects data on visitor behavior and interaction. This is used to optimize the website and make advertising on the website more relevant. | Session | HTTP-Cookie |
| sbjs_first | www.q-nix.com | Collects data on visitor behavior and interaction. This is used to optimize the website and make advertising on the website more relevant. | Session | HTTP-Cookie |
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| sbjs_migrations | www.q-nix.com | Collects data on visitor behavior and interaction. This is used to optimize the website and make advertising on the website more relevant. | Session | HTTP-Cookie |
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| storeApiCartData | www.q-nix.com | Pending | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| storeApiCartHash | www.q-nix.com | Pending | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| storeApiNonce | www.q-nix.com | Necessary for the shopping cart functionality on the website. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| wc_cart_created | www.q-nix.com | Necessary for the shopping cart functionality on the website. | Session | HTML Local Storage |
| wc_cart_hash_# | www.q-nix.com | Pending | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| wc_fragments_# | www.q-nix.com | Pending | Session | HTML Local Storage |
| wp_woocommerce_session_# | www.q-nix.com | Pending | 2 Tage | HTTP-Cookie |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | www.q-nix.com | This cookie is associated with a bundle of cookies that serve the purpose of delivering and presenting content. The cookies maintain the correct state of fonts, blog/image sliders, color themes, and other website settings. | Session | HTML Local Storage |
| wp-wpml_current_language | www.q-nix.com | Indicates the country code calculated based on the user's IP address. Used to determine which language should be used for the visitor. | Session | HTTP-Cookie |