Data Protection Declaration

3. Categories of processed data

When you visit our website, use our services, and contact us, we collect some data. In principle, we collect this data directly from you. The Personal Data we process may include:

• Data obtained or disclosed when visiting our website or using our services; this includes, in particular, IP and MAC addresses or the device ID used, cookies, visited web pages and entered search terms, entries in dialogue boxes, ratings, date, time, and duration of views, clicks, referrer/exit URLs, information on the date and time of use, type of browser and device, operating system and Internet service provider, or the amount of transferred data.
  
  
• Data exchanged in the context or in connection with contacting us, such as communication via mail, phone, email, contact form, etc. (in particular name, contact details, gender, marital status, date of birth, professional title, photo, employees, language, payment information).
  
  
• Data provided when subscribing to a newsletter or downloading files (e.g., software) (in particular email address and name).
  
  
• Data provided when creating a customer account for online purchases and in connection with orders placed (in particular username, password, chosen payment method, and delivery address).
  
  
• Data related to offers and concluded contracts (contract date, contract type, contract content, contractual product, contracting parties, contract duration, contract value, contract changes, payment details, contact details, contact persons, billing and correspondence addresses, customer feedback, resolutions, disputes, etc.).
  
  
• Data provided in the context of the comment function (in particular email address, chosen username, if not posting anonymously, as well as your IP address). Data provided in the context of participation in competitions or surveys, or other similar operations.
  
  
• The above Data does not always constitute Personal Data. Typically, unless there is a registration (e.g., for a newsletter or an online store), we are unable to associate the data generated during the use of our services with a specific person. However, in individual cases, such a connection may be possible if these data are combined with other data.
  
  Please note that the information provided when using the contact form or comment function may contain Sensitive Data (such as health-related data) and that you have voluntarily made this data available to us.

4. Purpose of processing

To the extent permitted by law, we process personal data particularly for the following purposes:

• Preparation, conclusion, execution, and processing of contracts.
  
  
• Offering, developing, and improving our services, developing new services, operating, maintaining, optimizing, and ensuring the security of our services and infrastructure;
  Managing users of our services, identity checks, access, and other authentications.
  
  
• Maintaining, managing, and developing our customer relationships, communicating with customers and third parties, promotions, advertising, and marketing, offering personalized services and relevant content.
  
  
• Quality control, compiling statistics.
  
  
• Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations and internal rules, enforcement of laws, civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings, complaints, abuse prevention, investigations, and responses to requests from authorities or official services.

5. Legal basis

To the extent that a legal basis is required by applicable data protection legislation, we use personal data for the above-mentioned purposes relying on the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract.
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• .Consent obtained from localsearch or third parties.
• Legitimate interests of localsearch or third parties, particularly:
• Offering and providing services.

6. Period of Validity

We retain personal data for the time necessary to fulfill the purpose for which we collected them. Some personal data are also subject to legal retention obligations of ten years or more, which we comply with. We may also retain personal data for at least the applicable limitation periods, which in many cases are five or ten years. However, as a general rule, we delete personal data generated in the context of using our services (logs, records) as soon as their processing is no longer of interest to us (analysis, etc.) and they are not subject to such retention periods or limitations. Anonymized data may be retained for a longer period. Unless expressly contractually agreed, we are not obligated to retain the Data for a specific period.

7. Data Security

We employ appropriate organizational and technical security measures to protect your Data from accidental or intentional manipulation, total or partial loss or destruction, or unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved based on technological developments.

8. Your Rights (Data Subject Rights)

Every data subject has the right to access the personal data concerning them. They also have the right to request us to rectify or erase personal data concerning them or to restrict its processing and use, and may also object to such processing of personal data. However, typically, to exercise such rights, the data subject must be able to clearly demonstrate their identity. If the data subject has consented to the Processing of Personal Data, they can revoke their consent at any time. In some cases, the data subject has the right to receive the Data generated during the use of online services in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format that allows for the use and continuous transmission of such Data. Requests regarding these rights should be addressed to the above-mentioned address. We reserve the right to limit the data subject’s rights to the extent permitted by law and, for example, not to provide complete information or not to delete data. Additionally, we draw your attention to the fact that, upon deletion of your Personal Data, services or parts of services may no longer be available or usable.

9. Cookies, Web Analytics, and Tracking Tools

We utilize various common technologies to collect, store, and analyze data when you visit our website and use our services.

In particular, we use cookies that enable the identification of your browser or device. A cookie is a small file that is sent to your computer or automatically stored on your computer or mobile device by the browser you are using. When you access a service again, it may recognize your browser or device using cookies. Cookies can store various information, such as user preferences. We use session cookies. These are necessary to perform the essential functions of the services and will be automatically deleted after using our services. We also use temporary and permanent cookies that remain stored longer on your computer or mobile device. The information collected using cookies allows us to improve our website and services based on customer preferences and provide you with tailored offers.

However, you have the option to block the use of cookies or delete them in your browser settings. Please note, however, that if you block cookies, you may not be able to use all the features of a service. Similarly, if you delete cookies, any opt-out cookies you have saved yourself will also be deleted. You will need to reactivate these opt-out cookies the next time you use the respective service. Otherwise, you will be identified as a new user and will need to re-enter your Data.

In addition to cookies, we use web analytics and tracking tools to measure and evaluate the usage of our website and services, personalize services, and display tailored offers and advertisements. The data processing carried out using such tools, generally provided by third parties, is subject to the data usage and protection provisions of these third parties.

However, you may recall the cookie if it is strictly necessary for the operation of this site. All other types of cookies require user consent. Here you can use various types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third parties that appear on our page. Your consent is required to make any changes or amendments at any time on our website.

• Advertising and marketing.
• Maintaining relationships and communication with users.
• User management, identity checks, login.

Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations, enforcement of legal norms, civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings, complaints, investigations, and responses to requests from authorities.