Any collection, processing and use (hereinafter "use") of data is solely for the purpose of providing our services. The services of Fddb Internetportale GmbH have been designed to use as little personal information as possible. For that matter, "personal data" is understood as all individual details about a person or factual circumstances of an identifiable natural person (so-called "affected person"). The following statements on data protection describe what types of data are collected when accessing our website, what happens with these data and how you may object to data usage.

1 General information on data processing

1.1 Person Responsible (Controller)

Responsible within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the new Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) is:

Food Database GmbH
Konsul-Smidt-Straße 23
28217 Bremen
Germany

1.2 Name and address of the Data Security Officer

The data security officer is:

Kemal Webersohn of WS Datenschutz GmbH

If you have questions about data protection, you can contact WS Datenschutz GmbH at the following email address: fddb@ws-datenschutz.de

WS Datenschutz GmbH
Dircksenstraße 51
10178 Berlin
Germany
https://www.ws-datenschutz.de/

1.3 Protection of your data

We have taken technical and organizational measures to ensure that the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are met by us, as well as, by external service providers working for us.

If we work with other companies to provide our services, such as email and server providers, this will only be done after an extensive selection process. In this selection process, each individual service provider is carefully selected for its suitability in terms of technical and organizational data protection skills. This selection procedure will be documented in writing and an agreement on the order processing of data (order processing contract) will only be concluded if the third party complies with the requirements of Art. 28 GDPR.

Your information will be stored on specially protected servers. Access to it is only possible for a few specially authorized persons.

Our website is SSL/TLS encrypted, as can be seen by the https:// at the start of our URL.

1.4 Erasure of personal data

We process personal data only if necessary. As soon as the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, erasure of the data is carried out according to the standards of the erasure concept, unless legal or contractual regulations oppose this.

2 Use of data on this website and in logfiles

2.1 Scope of processing personal data

When visiting our website, our web servers temporarily store every access in a log file. The following data is collected and stored until automated erasure:

IP-address of the requesting computer
Date and time of access
Name and URL of the retrieved file
Transmitted amount of data
Message if the retrieval was successful
Detection data of the browser and operating system used

We or our partners may process additional data occasionally. You will find information about this below.

2.2 Legal basis for processing personal data

The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. f) of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to make our website accessible for you.

2.3 Purpose of data processing

The processing of this data serves: the purpose of enabling the use of the website (connection establishment), system security, the technical administration of the network infrastructure, as well as to optimize the website. The IP address is evaluated only in case of attacks on our network infrastructure or the network infrastructure of our internet provider. Furthermore, no input of your personal data is required to use our website.

2.4 Duration of storage

As soon as the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, erasure of the data is carried out. This happens as soon as you close our website. Our hosting service might use data for statistical purposes. Any personal data will be anonymized for this. Our hosting service will delete this data after a period of 7 days.

2.5 Right of objection and erasure

The data processing is necessary in order to present the website and to ensure the website’s operation. Therefore, objecting is impossible.

2.6 Amazon Web Services (AWS)

2.6.1 Description and scope of data processing

We use the web hosting service Amazon Web Services. The data processing is carried out by: Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg.

AWS is a product of: Amazon.com Inc, 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle WA 98109, USA. The service provides the technical infrastructure to enable us to offer our services, in particular web servers, databases and sending emails, mainly transactional and notification emails.

Further details and information about the specific privacy policy of Amazon Web Services can be found at https://aws.amazon.com/de/privacy/ and https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468496.

2.6.2 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR in conjunction with Art. 28 GDPR.

2.6.3 Purpose of data processing

Our legitimate interest is based on the secure and user-friendly provision of our website.

2.6.4 Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as the intended purpose has been fulfilled and no contractual, official, or legal retention regulations exist.

2.6.5 Right to object and erasure

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is mandatory for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

3 Use of cookies

3.1 Description and scope of data processing

Our website is using cookies. Cookies are stored on your computer when you use our website. Cookies are small text files which are stored on your hard drive assigned to the browser you use. Through this information flows to us or the party who set the cookie. Cookies cannot run programs on or transmit viruses to your computer. Cookies are used to analyze the use of our website in anonymized or pseudonymized form and to enable personalized advertisements on this website.

The following data may be transmitted:

Frequency of website visits
Which functions of the website are used by you
Your cookie-settings
Language settings
Items in a shopping cart
Used search terms

Upon entering this website, a cookie banner informs you about the use of cookies on this website and asks for your consent to the use of cookies. Also, you are pointed to the data privacy statement of this website.

3.2 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data by cookies, which do not only serve the functionality of our website, is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR.

The legal basis for the processing of data for cookies, which serve only the functionality of this website, is Art. Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. f) GDPR.

3.3 Purpose of data processing

Our legitimate interests are to provide you with a working website connection and to ensure a comfortable use of this website. Also, we need to process your personal data to solve occurring safety and security issues, as well as to ensure system stability.

The data processing takes place to make a statistical evaluation of our website possible.

3.4 Duration of storage

This website uses the following types of cookies. The extend and function of each are being explained below:

Transient cookies (see a)
Persistent cookies (see b)

a) Transient cookies are automatically deleted when you close the browser. This is especially true for session cookies which store your session ID, with which various requests from your browser can be assigned to your session. This will allow your computer to be recognized when you return to our website. Session cookies are deleted when you log out or close the browser.

b) Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a specified period, which may differ depending on the cookie.

3.5 Right to objection and erasure

You have the possibility to revoke your consent to the data processing by means of cookies, which do not only serve the functionality of the website. In addition, we do not set cookies until you have agreed to set cookies when you visit the site. In this way, you can prevent data processing via cookies on our website. You can also delete the cookies in your browser's security settings at any time. Please note that you may not be able to use all the features of this website. The setting of cookies can also be prevented at any time by appropriate settings in your internet browser.

4 Contact

4.1 Description and scope of data processing

Via our website it is possible to contact us via e-mail or via contact form. This will require different data to answer the request, which will be automatically saved for processing. The following data are required to process your request:

E-Mail-address

Furthermore, you can enter the following data optionally:

First Name
Last name
Phone Number

Your data will not be passed on to third parties, unless you have given your consent.

4.2 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis is based on Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. b) GDPR

4.3 Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data from the input form is used solely handling the contact request.

4.4 Duration of storage

Your data will be deleted by us after one year at the latest. There might occur rare cases when legal or contractual retention periods interfere with the erasure of your personal data. In this case your data will be deleted after these periods.

4.5 Right to objection and erasure

The user has the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us, they can object to storage of their personal data at any time. In such cases, the conversation cannot be continued. All personal data that has been stored in the course of the contact will be deleted.

4.6 Sendinblue

4.6.1 Description and scope of data processing

We use the service provider Sendinblue to send e-mails. For this purpose, the e-mail addresses are transferred to Sendinblue. The data processing is carried out by:

Sendinblue GmbH
Köpenicker Straße 126
10179 Berlin
Germany

Sendinblue operates a server location in Germany and has a TÜV Rheinland certificate for data protection. Sendinblue is a certified provider selected according to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Federal Data Protection Act. Sendinblue processes the personal data on our behalf and under our direction on the basis of a contract concluded with the company for the processing of orders in accordance with Art. 28 sec. 3 GDPR.

For more information on Sendinblue's privacy, please click here: Privacy Policy - Personal Data Protection - Sendinblue

4.6.2 Legal basis for data processing

The data processing for the sending of e-mails is carried out on the basis of a contractual relationship in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. b) GDPR.

4.6.3 Purpose of data processing

We use Sendinblue as our e-mail service provider to ensure effective address management and to stay in touch with you through the newsletter.

4.6.4 Duration of storage

Sendinblue deletes personal data as soon as the purpose of the data processing has been achieved and no legal, contractual or official regulations prevent deletion. This is the case no later than two years after the termination of the contract between us and Sendinblue.

4.6.5 Right to objection and erasure

You have the possibility to object to the processing of your data at any time. For this purpose, please contact our Data Protection Officer. For questions about Sendinblue's privacy, you can contact the service's data protection officer at the following address: datenschutz@sendinblue.com

5 Registration on the website

5.1 Description and scope of data processing

The data subject can register on our website. This requires the data subject to enter personal data in the registration form. The following data is at least collected for this:

First name
Last name
Email address

The information provided by the data subject in the registration mask will be used exclusively for processing and will not be disclosed to third parties.

After registration, the data subject can optionally enter further personal data, such as date of birth, nutrition diary, weight or sport.

The data subject has the option of linking the account to other external services or applications (e.g. for apps or websites). To do so, he/she must actively create the link and thereby consent to the possible transfer of his/her personal data to the person responsible for the respective service.

5.2 Legal basis for data processing

If the data subject enters mandatory personal data in the registration form, the legal basis of the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. b) GDPR. However, if the user also enters personal data in the optional input field, the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR.

5.3 Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data is used solely for us to finish your registration and organize your website-account.

5.4 Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as you deactivate your account with us. To delete your user account, please contact us by email. We then delete all associated data, provided that there are no legal, official or contractual regulations that prevent deletion.

5.5 Right to objection and erasure

Both during and after registration, the data subject is free to change, correct or delete the personal data by means of a form or e-mail.

6 Newsletter

6.1 Description and scope of data processing

Registered users can subscribe to our newsletter. When signing-up to receive a newsletter, we ask for your email address. This data is necessary to send the newsletter to its recipients.

The newsletter will be sent via email only after the sign-up process is completed. In order to meet the requirements of the GDPR, we use DOI (Double Opt.-In). If you sign up for our newsletter, we will send a confirmation email to the address you provided us with. This email contains a confirmation link that you must click to complete the sign-up process. Following this procedure, the IP address, date and time of login are stored. This is done to prevent abuses. We won’t transfer the data to third parties.

6.2 Legal basis for data processing

This processing is legally based on Art. 6 para. 1 s.1 lit. a) GDPR, thus your consent.

6.3 Purpose of data processing

The newsletter has the functions of informing the affected parties about offers and news at a regular basis.

6.4 Duration of storage

We process personal data only as long as necessary. As soon as the purpose of the data processing is fulfilled, erasure of the data is carried out according to the standards of the erasure concept, unless legal or contractual regulations oppose this.

6.5 Right to objection and erasure

The consent to receiving the newsletter can be revoked by you at any time. For this purpose, you can click the integrated link in each newsletter to unsubscribe. It is also possible to inform us about the revocation of the consent in any other way, e.g. via mail or email.

7 Blog

7.1 Description and scope of data processing

We run a blog. Users can leave comments on the blog. The following data is collected for this:

Username
Time of day
First name
Email address
Avatar of the user

A transfer of the data to third parties does not take place, unless the affected person has given his/her consent.

7.2 Legal basis of data processing

All data that you disclose in the context of the commenting function are given voluntarily, so that the storage of this data is based on the legal basis of Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR.

7.3 Purpose of data processing

The collection of data is intended to ensure the stability and usability of this website and the blog. Also, it is necessary to prevent misuse of the commenting function. In addition, comments enable our users to share their questions and experiences.

7.4 Duration of storage

7.5 Right to objection and erasure

As far as our data processing is based on our legitimate interest, you have the possibility of objecting to data processing (see Art. 21 GDPR and "Your rights"). In the event of a disagreement, please provide us with the reasons why we should not process your personal data as we have done. We will then examine the situation and either discontinue or adjust the data processing or will tell you based on which reasons we have to continue this processing. As far as the data processing is based on your consent, you can prevent it by not agreeing with them. You also have the option to withdraw your consent at any time (see Art. 7 GDPR and "Your rights"). A withdrawal only applies to any processing that takes place after it has been pronounced. This can be done by telephone, mail, email or any other means.

8 Online shopping

8.1 Description and scope of data processing

When you shop at our website, we will process your first name and surname, address, telephone number and e-mail address to complete the purchase agreement.

8.2 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 s.1 lit. b) GDPR. We are processing your data for the fulfilment of purchase contracts and supply agreements.

8.3 Purpose of data processing

We process your data to close the contract, to handle the payment, for billing, and to inform you.

8.4 Duration of storage

8.5 Right to objection and erasure

The data processing is necessary in order to be able to process your purchase contract, which is why it cannot be waived. There is therefore no option to object.

8.6 PayPal

8.6.1 Description and scope of data processing

We offer PayPal as a possible payment service. PayPal is a virtual means of payment. In order to use the payment service via PayPal, you must first register with PayPal. Responsible Person is:

PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

If the user uses PayPal as a means of payment, personal data of the user will be transmitted to PayPal, to which he ultimately agrees. The personal data includes:

First and last name,
Address,
E-Mail address,
IP-address,
Telephone number,
if necessary mobile number
and other data, which are necessary for the final payment transaction.

In addition to the transfer of data to credit bureaus, it is also possible that PayPal may transfer the personal data to affiliated companies, including subcontractors, as far as this is necessary to fulfill the contractual obligations. The same applies to order processing. For the privacy policy of PayPal, please refer to the following link: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

8.6.2 Legal basis of data processing

The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. b) GDPR.

8.6.3 Purpose of data processing

The transmission of the data is necessary to prevent any possible misuse. We inform you that PayPal may transfer your personal information to credit bureaus. This is because PayPal reserves its right to verify the identity and creditworthiness of the user.

8.6.4 Duration of storage

8.6.5 Right to objection and erasure

Data processing is mandatory in order to process your payment through PayPal, so it cannot be waived if you have chosen this payment method. Therefore, objecting is impossible or would lead to withdrawal from the contract.

8.7 Stripe

8.7.1 Description and scope of data processing

We offer Stripe as a possible payment service. Stripe is a provider for online payment processing. With Stripe, you can use the payment information stored in your Stripe account to process payments quickly and securely. The data processing is carried out by: Stripe Payments Europe Ltd (subsidiary of Stripe Inc, Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, New Castle, DE 19801, USA).

If you use Stripe as a means of payment, your personal data will be processed by Stripe. The personal data in question are

Name,
Surname,
Billing address
Delivery address
E-Mail address,
Payment method information (e.g. credit or debit card number or bank details)
Purchase amount
Date of purchase
Object of purchase
Telephone number
Other data required for final payment processing

We trust Stripe's data security. The infrastructure for storing, decrypting and transferring card numbers is completely separate and uses different credentials than Stripe's primary services. Stripe is also certified to the highest industry standards and holds global regulatory licenses. Stripe has stated that it has taken precautions to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk associated with the processing of personal data and has taken organizational, technical and administrative measures to protect personal data within the company from unauthorized access, destruction, loss, alteration or misuse. Further information can be found in Stripe's privacy policy: https://stripe.com/de/privacy.

8.7.2 Legal basis of data processing

The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. b) GDPR.

8.7.3 Purpose of data processing

The transmission of the data is necessary to prevent any misuse. The data is processed for the purpose of processing your payment for the order you have placed with us.

8.7.4 Duration of storage

Your data will only be stored for as long as is necessary for processing the purchase and invoicing, unless statutory or contractual storage periods prevent your data from being deleted. If you are a Stripe user, Stripe will retain your personal data for as long as the services are provided to you.

8.7.5 Right to objection and erasure

Data processing is mandatory in order to process your payment via Stripe, which is why it cannot be dispensed with if you have chosen this payment method. There is therefore no possibility of removal. If you have any questions about data protection at Stripe or would like to exercise your rights, please contact our data protection officer or use the following linked contact form to get in touch with Stripe: https://stripe.com/contact or privacy@stripe.com.

8.8 Pathway (Verarbeitung Rechnungsdaten)

8.8.1 Description and scope of data processing

We use the services of the provider Pathway. The data processing is carried out by: pathway solutions GmbH, Alterwiete 3, 22303 Hamburg.

We use the service to export invoice data from Stripe to DATEV. For this purpose, the provider receives access to the data from Stripe in order to prepare an export of the invoice data. You can find more information on data processing by Stripe in our privacy policy under point 8.8.

Further information on data protection at Pathway can be found here: https://www.pathway-solutions.de/pages/datenschutzerklaerung.

https://www.pathway-solutions.de/pages/datenschutzerklaerung.

8.8.2 Legal basis of data processing

Data processing by Pathway is based on our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the export of invoice data from Stripe.

8.8.3 Purpose of data processing

The purpose of data processing is the proper processing of payments and invoicing.

8.8.4 Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for our processing purposes and no official, legal or contractual regulations prevent deletion.

8.8.5 Right to objection and erasure

You can lodge an objection with us against the processing of your data by Pathway. We will then examine your justified objection and inform you whether and why we will continue the data processing.

9 Social media on our website

9.1 Facebook

9.1.1 Description and scope of data processing

We have integrated Facebook on the website. The Facebook link can be found on the website at the bottom right. Responsible for data processing is: Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA.

If an affected person lives outside the US or Canada and Facebook processes data, the person responsible is:

Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbor, Dublin 2, Ireland.

If the user clicks on the Facebook button, the website of Facebook will be opened. By accessing Facebook through our website, Facebook will receive the respective reference data of our website. Through this Facebook receives the information that the user has visited our website.

For more information: https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/

9.1.2 Legal basis of data processing

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our interests are to provide information about our company and to keep in contact with our customers and prospective customers.

9.1.3 Purpose of data processing

We use social media to promote our company. We also want to give you the opportunity to interact with social media through our website.

9.1.4 Duration of storage

Facebook claims to store your data for a period of 90 days. At the end of the 90 days, the data will be anonymized so that they cannot be further associated with you.

9.1.5 Right to objection and erasure

You have the possibility to object to the processing of data at any time. Other settings and disagreements regarding the use of data for advertising purposes are possible within the Facebook profile settings or via the US page or the EU page of Facebook. The settings are platform independent, they are adopted for all devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices.

10 Statistics

For the continuous improvement of our website we use the following tracking and analytics tools. Below you can find information on which personal data is processed in each case and how you can reach the respective service providers:

Note on data processing in countries without adequate level of protection by Google:

By agreeing to the data processing by all analysis and marketing services, you agree in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR that your data will be processed in the USA. The ECJ considers that the data protection standard in the US is insufficient and that there is a risk that your data will be processed by the local authorities for control and monitoring purposes, possibly without any redress. If you only agree to set essential services, the delivery will not take place. Consent given can be revoked at any time.

10.1 Matomo

10.1.1 Description and scope of data processing

We use the web analytics service Matomo (formerly PIWIK). The data processing is carried out by: InnoCraft Ltd, 150 Willis St, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand.

Matomo is located in New Zealand, a third country with an adequate level of protection certified by the EU Commission according to Art. 45 para. 3 GDPR, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32013D0065

Matomo sets a cookie with the user. Regarding the clarification of “cookies”, see the passage on cookies above. The following data is stored:

Two bytes of the IP address of the calling system
The visited website
The websites from which you came to the called website (referrer)
The subpages that are called from the called website
The length of stay on the website
The frequency of calling the website

The software runs exclusively on the servers of our website. Your personal data is only stored there. This data is not passed on to third parties.

The software is set in a way that the IP addresses are not stored completely, but 2 bytes of the IP address are masked (ex.: 192.168.xxx.xxx). In this way, an assignment of the shortened IP address to the calling computer is no longer possible. For more information on Matomo's privacy policy, please refer to the links below: https://matomo.org/privacy/ und https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/

10.1.2 Legal basis of data processing

Legal basis for processing data is Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR.

10.1.3 Purpose of data processing

The web analytics service Matomo is mainly used by us for website optimization and cost-benefit analysis. Matomo will furthermore be used to provide an analysis of users' traffic to the site. It is in our interests to make our website offer clearly structured and user-friendly for you.

10.1.4 Duration of storage

We process personal data only for as long as necessary. As soon as the purpose of the data processing has been fulfilled, blocking and deletion takes place in accordance with the standards of the deletion concept here, unless legal, official or contractual regulations prevent deletion.

10.1.5 Right to objection and erasure

You have the option to revoke your consent to data processing at any time. Please contact our data protection officer for this purpose. The setting of cookies can also be prevented at any time by making the appropriate settings in your internet browser. The cookies already set can also be deleted for the future in the settings of the Internet browser. We would like to point out that preventing the setting of cookies may mean that not all functions are available without restriction. For questions regarding data protection to Matomo, you can contact Matomo at the following e-mail address: privacy@matomo.org

11 Marketing

Tools are also included on our website to ensure that our website is displayed to you during an internet search, as a relevant search result or as an advertisement. Below, the programs used in connection with our website have been broken down for you:

11.1 Google AdSense

11.1.1 Description and scope of data processing

We use Google AdSense on the website. This is an online service used for promotional purposes. Google AdSense allows the placement of advertisements on third party websites. Data processing for the European Economic Area and for Switzerland is carried out by:

Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google AdSense places a cookie on the affected person. Regarding the clarification of "cookies", see the passage on cookies above. The information stored by cookie can be recorded, collected and evaluated by Google Inc. or third parties. In addition, Google AdSense also uses so-called "WebBeacons" (small invisible graphics) for the collection of information, through the use of which simple actions such as the visitor traffic on the website can be recorded, collected and evaluated.

The information generated by the cookie and / or WebBeacon about your use of this website is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google uses the information to evaluate your web behaviour with respect to the AdSense ads. Google may also transfer this information to third parties if required by law or as far as third parties process this data on behalf of Google. Your IP address will not be associated with other Google data stored by Google. For more information about Google AdSense, please refer to the following link: https://www.google.de/intl/de/adsense/start/

11.1.2 Legal basis of data processing

Legal basis is the Art. 6 para 1 s. 1 lit. a) GDPR. Our interest is to gain popularity by using these advertisements.

11.1.3 Purpose of data processing

The purpose of data processing is to reach a wider audience by using targeted advertisements.

11.1.4 Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer needed for our recording purposes.

11.1.5 Right to objection and erasure

You have the possibility to revoke your consent at any time. The setting of cookies and the display of web beacons can be prevented at any time by appropriate settings in your internet browser. The cookies that have already been set can also be deleted in the settings of the internet browser. We would like to point out that preventing the setting of cookies may result in not all features being fully available.

12 Service providers from third countries

In order to be able to provide our services, we use the support of service providers from third party countries (non-EU countries). In order to ensure the protection of your personal data in this case, we conclude processing contracts with each - carefully selected - service provider. All of our processors provide sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures. Our third country data processors are either located in a country with an adequate level of data protection (Art. 45 GDPR) or provide appropriate safeguards (Art 46 GDPR). Below you may find our categories of processors, the country they are located at and the safeguards or guarantees they provide. We use the support of the following providers:

Binding Corporate Rules: Article 47 of the GDPR provides the possibility of ensuring data protection when transferring data to a third country via Binding Corporate Rules. These are examined and approved by the data security authorities within the framework of the consistency mechanism pursuant to Art. 63 GDPR. Further information can be found here:

PayPal, Payment Service, USA and Europe, binding corporate rules: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/bcr

13 Your rights

You have the following rights with respect to the personal data concerning you:

13.1 Right to withdraw a given consent (Art. 7 GDPR)

If you have given your consent to the processing of your data, you can withdraw it at any time. This will affect the admissibility of processing your personal data by us for the time after you have withdrawn your consent. To withdraw your consent, contact us personally or in written form.

13.2 Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

You have the right to obtain from us confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you are being processed, and, where that is the case, access to your personal data and the following information:

the purpose of processing;
the categories of personal data concerned;
the recipients or the categories of recipient to whom your personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in countries outside of the EU or international organisations;
where possible, the envisaged period for which your personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
all available information on the source of your personal data;
the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to Art. 22 para. 1 and 4 GDPR and, in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for you.

In the case of such a request, you must provide enough information about your identity to prove that the request concerns your own personal data.

13.3 Right to rectification and erasure (Art. 16, 17 GDPR)

You have the right to obtain from us without undue delay the rectification and completion of inaccurate personal data concerning yourself.

You may also request the erasure of your personal data if any of the following applies to you:

the personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed;
you withdraw consent on which the processing is based according to Art. 6 para. 1 s.1 lit. a) or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a) GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground of processing;
you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 2 GDPR;
the personal data have been unlawfully processed;
the personal data have to be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which we are subject;
the personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Art. 8 para. 1.

Where we made the personal data public and are obliged to erase the personal data pursuant to Art. 17 para. 1 GDPR, we, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform controllers which are processing the personal data that you have requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data.

These rights shall not apply to the extent that processing is necessary:

for exercising the right of freedom of expression and information;
for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or Member State law to which we are subject or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
for reasons of public interest in the area of public health in accordance of Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h) and i) as well as Art. 9 para. 3 GDPR;
for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89 para. 1 GDPR, in so far as the right referred to above is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

13.4 Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

You shall have the right to obtain from us restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

the accuracy of the personal data is contested by you, for a period enabling us to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead;
we no longer need the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by you for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims;
you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR pending the verification whether our legitimate grounds override yours.

Where processing has been restricted under the aforementioned conditions, such personal data shall, except for storage, only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence 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 Union or of a Member State.

If the limitation of the processing is restricted, you will be informed by us before the restriction is lifted.

13.5 Right to information (Art. 19 GDPR)

If you have asserted us your right to rectification, erasure or restriction of data processing, we will inform all recipients of your personal data to correct, delete or restrict the processing of data, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort.

You also have the right to know which recipients have received your personal data.

13.6 Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You have the right to receive your personal data, which you provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Also, you have the right to transmit those data to another controller, where

the processing is based on consent pursuant of Art. 6 para. 1 s.1 lit. a) GDPR or of Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a) GDPR or is based on a contract pursuant of Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. b) GDPR; and
the processing is carried out by automated means.

In exercising your right to data portability, you have the right to obtain that personal data transmitted directly from us to another controller, as far as technically feasible. The right to data portability does not apply to processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority that has been delegated to us.

13.7 Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

Where we based the processing of your personal data on a legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. f) GDPR), you may object to the processing. The same applies if the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 s. 1 lit. e).

In this case, we ask you to explain the reasons why we should not process your personal data. Based on this we will terminate or adapt the data processing or show you our legitimate reasons why we continue the data processing.

13.8 Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you shall have the right to complain to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of work or place of alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you is against the infringes of the GDPR.

The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been submitted shall inform you of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy according to Article 78 GDPR.

14 How you perceive these rights

To exercise these rights, please contact our data security officer:

Kemal Webersohn from Webersohn & Scholtz GmbH
fddb@ws-datenschutz.de
WS Datenschutz GmbH
Dircksenstraße 51
10178 Berlin
Germany

16 Subject to change

We reserve the right to change this privacy policy in compliance with legal requirements.

November 2023