Privacy Information

Note: This is just a translation of the german version here. This translation is not legally binding. Accountable is only the german version.

We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection has a particularly high priority for the management of Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR. The use of the internet pages of Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR is possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services of our company via our website, the processing of personal data could become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR. By means of this data protection declaration, our company would like to inform the general public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights by means of this data protection declaration.

Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, internet-based data transmissions can in principle have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, for example, by telephone.

1. Definitions

    The data protection declaration of Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data protection declaration should be legible and understandable for the general public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to first explain the terminology used.

    We use, among others, the following terms in this data protection declaration:

    a) Personal data: Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
    b) Data subject: Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.
    c) Processing: Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
    d) Restriction of processing: Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.
    e) Profiling: Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.
    f) Pseudonymization: Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
    g) Controller or controller responsible for the processing: Controller or controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.
    h) Processor: Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
    i) Recipient: Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.
    j) Third party: Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.
    k) Consent: Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

    2. Name and Address of the Controller

    The controller in terms of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions related to data protection is:

    Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR
    Kulenkampffallee 63
    28213 Bremen
    Germany

    Tel.: 0152 52 13 30 53

    Email: info@cirque-on-edge.com

    Website: www.cirque-on-edge.com

    3. Cookies

    The web pages of Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored and saved on a computer system via an Internet browser.

    Many Internet sites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters through which Internet pages and servers can be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited Internet sites and servers to differentiate the individual browser of the data subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.

    Through the use of cookies, Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

    By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized with the user in mind. Cookies allow us to recognize the users of our website, as previously mentioned. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. The user of a website that uses cookies, for instance, does not have to enter access data each time the website is visited, as this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online store. The online store remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

    The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used and thus may permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common Internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be entirely usable.

    4. Collection of General Data and Information

    The website of Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system calls up the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. The following can be collected: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of access to the Internet site, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

    When using these general data and information, Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as the advertisement for it, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack. Therefore, Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR analyzes anonymously collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise, and ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

    5. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data

    The controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

    If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

    6. Rights of the Data Subject

    Rights of the Data Subject

    a) Right to Confirmation
    Every data subject has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, to obtain confirmation from the controller as to whether or not personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

    b) Right of Access
    Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, to obtain from the controller, at any time and free of charge, information about their stored personal data and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European Directive and Regulation grants the data subject access to the following information:

    • The purposes of the processing
    • The categories of personal data being processed
    • The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, particularly recipients in third countries or international organizations
    • If possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine this duration
    • The existence of a right to request rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject, or to object to such processing
    • The existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
    • If the personal data is not collected from the data subject, any available information about the data’s source
    • The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject

    Furthermore, the data subject has a right to obtain information as to whether personal data is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

    c) Right to Rectification
    Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, to obtain without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

    d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
    Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies, and provided that processing is not necessary:

    • The personal data is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
    • The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
    • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.
    • The personal data has been unlawfully processed.
    • The personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
    • The personal data has been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) GDPR.

    If one of the aforementioned reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR, they may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller. An employee of Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.

    Where Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR has made the personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR to erase the personal data, Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copies or replication of, that personal data, insofar as processing is not required. An employee of Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR will arrange the necessary measures in individual cases.

    e) Right to Restriction of Processing
    Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

    • The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
    • The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of its use instead.
    • The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
    • The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

    If one of the aforementioned conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR, they may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller. The employee of Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR will arrange the restriction of processing.

    f) Right to Data Portability
    Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data has been provided, as long as the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and the processing is carried out by automated means, as long as the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller. Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and where it does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others. To assert the right to data portability, the data subject may, at any time, contact any employee of Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR.

    g) Right to Object
    Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time, to processing of personal data concerning them, which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR will no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. If Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing. This also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR to the processing for direct marketing purposes, Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR will no longer process the personal data for these purposes. In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to processing of personal data concerning them by Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest. To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR.

    h) Automated Decisions in Individual Cases, Including Profiling
    Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, unless the decision:

    • is necessary for entering into or performing a contract between the data subject and the controller,
    • is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or
    • is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

    If the decision:

    • is necessary for entering into or performing a contract between the data subject and the controller,
    • is based on the data subject’s explicit consent, Klein, Portenier, Relle, Relle, Stamatopoulos & Wiedemann Cirque On Edge GbR shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their point of view, and to contest the decision. To exercise these rights with respect to automated decisions, the data subject can contact any employee of the controller.

    i) Right to Withdraw Consent for Data Processing
    Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European Directive and Regulation, to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw consent, they can contact any employee of the controller at any time.

    7. Data Protection Provisions for the Use of Facebook

    The data controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.

    A social network is an online meeting place operated on the internet, an online community that generally enables users to communicate with each other and interact in the virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences or allows the internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Among other things, Facebook allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and network through friend requests.

    The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If a data subject lives outside the USA or Canada, the data controller responsible for processing personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

    Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated is called up, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US. As part of this technical process, Facebook becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

    If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Facebook, Facebook recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, such as the “Like” button, or if the data subject submits a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

    Facebook always receives information via the Facebook component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is simultaneously logged into Facebook at the time of accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If such transmission of this information to Facebook is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website.

    The data policy published by Facebook, available at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the privacy settings Facebook offers to protect the data subject’s privacy. In addition, various applications are available that allow the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook.

    8. Data Protection Provisions for the Use of Instagram

    The data controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform and allows users to share photos and videos and also to disseminate such data in other social networks.

    The operating company of the Instagram services is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2 Ireland.

    Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated is called up, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a representation of the corresponding component from Instagram. As part of this technical process, Instagram becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

    If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Instagram, Instagram recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific subpage the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Instagram component and assigned by Instagram to the respective Instagram account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transmitted with it are assigned to the personal Instagram user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Instagram.

    Instagram always receives information via the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is simultaneously logged into Instagram at the time of accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If such transmission of this information to Instagram is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.

    Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram can be found at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

    9. Data Protection Provisions for the Use of YouTube

    The data controller has integrated components from YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to post video clips for free and other users to view, rate, and comment on them for free as well. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete films and television shows, but also music videos, trailers, or videos made by users themselves are accessible via the internet portal.

    The operating company of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.

    Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated is called up, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information on YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/en/. As part of this technical process, YouTube and Google become aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

    If the data subject is simultaneously logged into YouTube, YouTube recognizes with the call-up of a subpage that contains a YouTube video which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject.

    YouTube and Google always receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is simultaneously logged into YouTube at the time of accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If such transmission of this information to YouTube and Google is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.

    The data protection provisions published by YouTube, which can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/, provide information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

    10. Privacy Policy for PayPal Payment Method

    The data controller has integrated components of PayPal on this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed through so-called PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business accounts. Additionally, PayPal offers the option to process virtual payments via credit cards if a user does not maintain a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address, so there is no conventional account number. PayPal enables online payments to be made to third parties or to receive payments. PayPal also assumes trustee functions and offers buyer protection services.

    The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg.

    If the data subject chooses “PayPal” as the payment option during the ordering process in our online shop, data of the data subject will be automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject agrees to the transmission of personal data required for payment processing.

    The personal data transmitted to PayPal usually includes first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. Also necessary for the processing of the purchase contract are such personal data that are related to the respective order.

    The transmission of data is intended for payment processing and fraud prevention. The data controller will transfer personal data to PayPal, especially if there is a legitimate interest in the transmission. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the data controller may be transferred by PayPal to credit reporting agencies. This transmission is intended for identity and creditworthiness checks.

    PayPal may disclose personal data to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors to the extent necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or to process the data on behalf.

    The data subject has the option to revoke consent to the handling of personal data at any time vis-à-vis PayPal. A revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used, or transmitted for (contractual) payment processing.

    The applicable data protection provisions of PayPal can be found at [link].

    11. Legal Basis for Processing

    Art. 6 I lit. a DS-GVO serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, as is the case, for example, in processing operations necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of any other service or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6 I lit. b DS-GVO. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries regarding our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation by which processing of personal data is required, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c DS-GVO. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and his name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6 I lit. d DS-GVO. Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 I lit. f DS-GVO. Processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases are based on this legal basis if the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not prevail. Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the data controller (recital 47 sentence 2 DS-GVO).

    12. Legitimate Interests in Processing Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party

    If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 I lit. f DS-GVO, our legitimate interest is the performance of our business activities for the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.

    13. Duration for Which the Personal Data will be Stored

    The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the expiration of the period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.

    14. Legal or Contractual Provisions on the Provision of Personal Data; Necessity for the Conclusion of the Contract; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide the Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Non-Provision

    We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract that the data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our company concludes a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before providing personal data by the data subject, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will clarify to the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what the consequences of not providing the personal data would be.

    15. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

    As a responsible company, we refrain from automatic decision-making or profiling.

    Developed by the Digital SaaS and LegalTech specialists of Willing & Able, who also developed the system for digital GDPR training. The texts of the data protection declaration generator were created and published by Prof. Dr. h.c. Heiko Jonny Maniero and lawyer Christian Solmecke.