Privacy policy

In accordance with the legal requirements of data protection law (in particular in accordance with BDSG n.F. and the European Data Protection Regulation DS-GVO), we inform you below about the nature, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data by our company.
This privacy policy also applies to our websites and social media profiles. Regarding the definition of terms such as "personal data" or "processing", we refer to Art. 4 DS-GVO.

Name and contact details of the person(s) responsible
Our responsible person(s) (hereinafter "responsible person") within the meaning of Art. 4 fig. 7 DS-GVO is:

DR Services & Consulting OÜ
Sepapaja 6
15551 Tallinn, Estonia
E-mail address: dr-consulting-service@proton.me

Types of data, purposes of processing and categories of data subjects

In the following, we inform you about the type, scope and purpose of the collection, processing and use of personal data.

1. types of data we process
Usage data (access times, websites visited, etc.), content data (text entries, videos, photos, etc.), communication data (IP address, etc.),

2. purposes of the processing according to Art. 13 (1) c) DS-GVO
Optimize website technically and economically, Provide easy access to the website, Optimization and statistical evaluation of our services, Support commercial use of the website, Improve user experience, Make website user-friendly, Economic operation of advertising and website, Marketing / sales / advertising, Preparation of statistics,Determine copy probability of texts, Prevention of SPAM and abuse, Provide websites with functions and content, Measures of security,

3. categories of data subjects according to Art. 13(1)(e) GDPR
Visitors/users of the website, customers,

The data subjects are collectively referred to as "Users".

Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Below we inform you about the legal basis for the processing of personal data:

  1. If we have obtained your consent for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a) DS-GVO is the legal basis.
  2. If the processing is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, which are carried out upon your request, then Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. b) DS-GVO is the legal basis.
  3. If the processing is necessary for the fulfillment of a legal obligation to which we are subject (e.g. legal retention obligations), the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. c) DS-GVO.
  4. If the processing is necessary to protect vital interests of the data subject or another natural person, the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. d) DS-GVO.
  5. If the processing is necessary to protect our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party and your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms do not prevail in this respect, then Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO is the legal basis.

Disclosure of personal data to third parties and processors

As a matter of principle, we do not pass on any data to third parties without your consent. Should this nevertheless be the case, then the disclosure will be made on the basis of the previously mentioned legal grounds, e.g. in the case of the disclosure of data to online payment providers for the fulfillment of the contract or due to a court order or because of a legal obligation to hand over the data for the purpose of criminal prosecution, to avert danger or to enforce intellectual property rights.
We also use processors (external service providers, e.g. for web hosting of our websites and databases) to process your data. If data is passed on to the processors as part of a contract processing agreement, this is always done in accordance with Art. 28 DS-GVO. In doing so, we carefully select our processors, regularly monitor them and have been granted a right to issue instructions regarding the data. In addition, the processors must have taken appropriate technical and organizational measures and comply with the data protection regulations according to BDSG n.F. and DS-GVO.

Data transfer to third countries

The adoption of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has created a uniform basis for data protection in Europe. Your data is therefore predominantly processed by companies to which DS-GVO applies. If, however, processing is carried out by services of third parties outside the European Union or the European Economic Area, these must meet the special requirements of Art. 44 et seq. DS-GVO. This means that the processing takes place on the basis of special guarantees, such as the officially recognized determination by the EU Commission of a level of data protection corresponding to the EU or the observance of officially recognized special contractual obligations, the so-called "standard contractual clauses".
Insofar as we obtain your express consent to the transfer of data to the USA due to the invalidity of the so-called "Privacy Shield", pursuant to Art. 49 (1) sentence 1 lit. a) DSGVO, we point out in this regard the risk of secret access by US authorities and the use of the data for monitoring purposes, possibly without any legal remedy for EU citizens.

Deletion of data and storage period

Unless expressly stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will be deleted or blocked as soon as you revoke your consent to the processing or the purpose for the storage no longer applies or the data is no longer required for the purpose, unless their continued storage is necessary for evidentiary purposes or is precluded by statutory retention obligations. This includes, for example, retention obligations under commercial law for business letters in accordance with Section 257 (1) of the German Commercial Code (HGB) (6 years) and retention obligations under tax law for receipts in accordance with Section 147 (1) of the German Fiscal Code (AO) (10 years). If the prescribed retention period expires, your data will be blocked or deleted, unless the storage is still necessary for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.

Existence of automated decision making

We do not use automated decision making or profiling.

Provision of our website and creation of log files

    1. If you only use our website for informational purposes (i.e. no registration and no other transmission of information), we only collect the personal data that your browser transmits to our server. If you wish to view our website, we collect the following data:
      - IP address;
      - Internet service provider of the user;
      - Date and time of retrieval;
      - Browser type;
      - Language and browser version;
      - Contents of the call;
      - Time zone;
      - Access status/HTTP status code;
      - Data set;
      - Websites from which the request comes;
      - Operating system.
      This data is not stored together with other personal data of yours.
  2. This data serves the purpose of user-friendly, functional and secure delivery of our website to you with functions and content as well as its optimization and statistical evaluation.
  3. The legal basis for this is our legitimate interest in data processing, which also lies in the above purposes, in accordance with Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f) DS-GVO.
  4. For security reasons, we store this data in server log files for a storage period of 7 days. After this period, they are automatically deleted, unless we need to keep them for evidence purposes in the event of attacks on the server infrastructure or other legal violations.

Cookies

We use so-called cookies when you visit our website. Cookies are small text files that your Internet browser places and stores on your computer. When you visit our website again, these cookies provide information to automatically recognize you. Cookies also include the so-called "user IDs", where user information is stored by means of pseudonymized profiles. When you access our website, we will inform you by means of a reference to our data protection declaration about the use of cookies for the aforementioned purposes and how you can object to this or prevent their storage ("opt-out").

The following types of cookies are distinguished:

Necessary essential cookies: Essential cookies are cookies that are absolutely necessary for the operation of the website in order to store certain functions of the website such as logins, shopping cart or user input, e.g. regarding the language of the website.

Session cookies: Session cookies are needed to recognize multiple use of an offer by the same user (e.g. if you have logged in to determine your login status). When you visit our site again, these cookies provide information to automatically recognize you. The information thus obtained is used to optimize our offers and to provide you with easier access to our site. When you close the browser or log out, the session cookies are deleted.

Persistent cookies: These cookies remain stored even after the browser is closed. They are used to store the login, range measurement and for marketing purposes. They are deleted automatically after a specified duration, which may differ depending on the cookie. You can delete the cookies at any time in the security settings of your browser.

Cookies from third party providers (third party cookies esp. from advertisers): According to your preferences, you can configure your browser settings and, for example, refuse to accept third-party cookies or all cookies. However, we would like to point out at this point that you may then not be able to use all the functions of this website. Read more about these cookies in the respective privacy statements of the third-party providers.

  • Data categories: User data, cookie, user ID (inb. the pages visited, device information, access times and IP addresses).
  • Purposes of processing: The information obtained in this way is used to optimize our web offerings technically and economically and to provide you with easier and more secure access to our website.
  • Legal basis: If we process your personal data with the help of cookies based on your consent ("opt-in"), then Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. a) DSGVO is the legal basis. Otherwise, we have a legitimate interest in the effective functionality, improvement and economic operation of the website, so that in that case Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO is the legal basis. The legal basis is also Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. b) DS-GVO if the cookies are set to initiate a contract, e.g. for orders.
  • Storage period/ deletion: The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.Cookies are otherwise stored on your computer and transmitted from it to our site. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website in full.Here you can find information about deleting cookies by browser:Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647Opens in a new tab.Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-at/guide/safari/sfri11471/macOpens in a new tab.Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-und-website-daten-in-firefox-loschenOpens in a new tab.

    Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/de-at/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookiesOpens in a new tab.

    Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/de-at/help/4027947/windows-delete-cookiesOpens in a new tab.

  • Objection and "Opt-Out": You can generally prevent the storage of cookies on your hard drive, regardless of consent or legal permission, by selecting "do not accept cookies" in your browser settings. However, this may result in a functional restriction of our offers. You can object to the use of cookies from third-party providers for advertising purposes via a so-called "opt-out" via this American website (https://optout.aboutads.info) or this European website (http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/).

Cookie Consent Solutions

Borlabs cookie

  1. We have installed on our website the Borlabs Cookie Consent Plugin for WordPress (service provider: Borlabs - Benjamin A. Bornschein, Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 17, 21107 Hamburg) as a consent management service.
  2. Data categories and description of data processing: Cookies, date and time of visit, device information, browser information, anonymized IP address, opt-in and opt-out data. Through this service, we can obtain your consent to store cookies and also document it. In addition, a cookie is stored in your browser for this purpose, in order to be able to assign the consent given to you or its revocation. Below you will find more information in the privacy policy of Borlabs here: https://de.borlabs.io/kb/welche-daten-speichert-borlabs-cookie/Opens in a new tab..
  3. Purposes of data processing: Compliance with legal obligations, consent storage.
  4. Legal basis: The legal basis for the processing of personal data is our legitimate interest in the above purposes pursuant to Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO as well as the fulfillment of legal obligations pursuant to Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. c) DS-GVO.
  5. Storage period: Storage of data until you delete the Borlabs cookie in your browser yourself or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. The revocation document of a previously granted consent is stored for a period of three years. The retention is based on our accountability according to Art. 5 (2) DSGVO as well as the regular statute of limitations.
  6. Data transfer/recipient category: a transfer of data to Borlabs does not take place.

Use of the blog functions / comments

  1. You can make public comments on our blog, which contains posts about topics on our website. You can use a pseudonym instead of a plain name. Your contribution will then be published under the pseudonym. The specification of the e-mail address is mandatory, all other information is voluntary.
  2. When you post a comment, we store your IP address with the date and time, which we delete after 30 days. The storage serves the legitimate interest of defense against claims by third parties in case of publication of illegal or untrue content by you. We store your e-mail address for the purpose of contacting you if third parties should legally object to your comments.
  3. Legal bases are Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. b) and f) DS-GVO.
  4. We do not check your comments before publication. In the event of complaints from third parties, we reserve the right to delete your comments. We do not pass on the data to third parties unless it is necessary for the pursuit of our claims or there is a legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1. lit. c) DS-GVO).
  5. The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected or for the performance of the contract, because the contract has been terminated.

Contact us via contact form / e-mail / fax / mail

  1. When contacting us via contact form, fax, mail or e-mail, your information will be processed for the purpose of handling the contact request.
  2. The legal basis for the processing of data is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a) DS-GVO if you have given your consent. The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of a contact request or e-mail, letter or fax is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO. The responsible party has a legitimate interest in processing and storing the data in order to be able to answer users' inquiries, to preserve evidence for liability reasons and, if necessary, to be able to comply with its statutory retention obligations for business letters. If the contact aims at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. b) DS-GVO.
  3. We may store your information and contact request in our customer relationship management system ("CRM System") or similar system.
  4. The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, this is the case when the respective conversation with you has ended. The conversation is ended when it is clear from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified. We store inquiries from users who have an account or contract with us until two years after termination of the contract. In the case of legal archiving obligations, the deletion takes place after their expiry: end of commercial law (6 years) and tax law (10 years) retention obligation.
  5. You have the possibility at any time to revoke the consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a) DS-GVO for the processing of personal data. If you contact us by e-mail, you can object to the storage of personal data at any time.

Google Adsense

  1. We have used advertisements of the Google service "Adsense" (Service provider: Google Ireland Limited, Reg. No.: 368047, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) integrated on our website. The advertisements are marked via the (i) reference "Google ads" in each advertisement.
  2. Data categories and description of data processing: Usage data/ communication data; Google receives the information that you have accessed our website when you visit it. For this purpose, Google places a web beacon or cookie on your computer. The data is also transferred to the USA and analyzed there. If you are logged in with a Google account, Adsense can assign the data to your account. If you do not want this, you must log out before visiting our website. But other information can also be used for this by Google:- the type of websites you visit as well as the mobile apps installed on your device;- cookies in your browser and settings in your Google account;- websites and apps you have visited;- your activities on other devices;- previous interactions with ads or advertising services from Google;

    - Your Google Account activity and information.

    When an Adsense ad is clicked, the user's IP is processed by Google (usage data), whereby the processing is pseudonymized (so-called "advertising ID") by shortening the IP by the last two digits.
    Google does not link identifiers from cookies or similar technologies with special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 of the GDPR, such as ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or health, in personalized advertising.

  3. Purpose of processing: We have enabled personalized ads to show you more interesting ads that support the commercial use of our website, increase the value for us and improve the user experience for you. With the help of personalized advertising, we can reach users based on their interests and demographic characteristics (e.g. "sports enthusiasts") through Adsense. In addition, the processing is used for tracking, remarketing and conversion measurement as well as to finance our web offering.
  4. Legal basis: If you have given your consent ("opt-in") for processing of your personal data by means of "Google Adsense with personalized ads", then Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. a) DS-GVO is the legal basis. Otherwise, the legal basis for the processing of your data is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO due to our legitimate interests in the analysis, optimization and efficient economic operation of our advertising and website.
  5. Data transfer/recipient category: Google Ireland, USA; This website also has Google AdSense third-party ads enabled. The aforementioned data may also be disclosed to these third-party "Certified External Vendors" named under https://support.google.com/dfp_sb/answer/94149Opens in a new tab. be transferred.
  6. Storage period: The data is stored for up to 24 months after the last visit.
  7. Options for objection and removal ("opt-out"):You can object to or prevent the installation of cookies by Google Adsense in various ways:- You can disable cookies in your browser by selecting the Setting "do not accept cookies disable cookies, which also includes third-party cookies;- you can directly contact Google via the link https://adssettings.google.comOpens in a new tab. deactivate the personal ads on Google, whereby this setting is only valid until you delete your cookies. To disable personalized advertising on mobile devices you will find instructions here: https://support.google.com/adsense/troubleshooter/1631343;Opens in a new tab.- You can use the personalized Show the third party providerswho participate in the advertising self-regulation initiative "About Ads" via the link https://optout.aboutads.infoOpens in a new tab. for US sites or for EU sites at http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/Opens in a new tab. deactivate, whereby this setting only lasts until you delete all your cookies;
    - They can be replaced by a Browser plug-in for Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer under the link https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996Opens in a new tab. permanently disable cookies. This deactivation may have the consequence that you can no longer fully use all functions of our website.
  8. In the privacy policy for advertising from Google at https://policies.google.com/technologies/adsOpens in a new tab. you can find more information about the use of Google cookies in ads and their advertising technologies, storage duration, anonymization, location data, how they work and your rights.

Google AdWords with conversion tracking

  1. We use the service "Google Ads with Conversion Tracking" (Service provider: Google Ireland Limited, Reg. No.: 368047, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland), in order to draw attention to third party websites by means of an advertisement on our website.
  2. Data categories and description of data processing: Usage data/ communication data. When you click on a Google ad from us, a cookie is stored in your browser, which is valid for about 30 days. If you then call up our website, we and Google can use the cookie to evaluate whether you have visited our website and which of our pages you have visited. Google creates statistics about this. The data is also transferred to the USA and analyzed there. If you are logged in with a Google account, AdWords can assign the data to your account. If you do not want this, you must log out before visiting our website.
  3. Purpose of data processing: This conversion tracking serves the purpose of analysis/success measurement, optimization and the economic operation of our advertising and website.
  4. Legal basis: If you have given your consent ("opt-in") for the processing of your personal data by means of "Google Ads with conversion tracking", then Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. a) DS-GVO is the legal basis. Otherwise, the legal basis for the processing of your data is our legitimate interest in the analysis, optimization and efficient economic operation of our advertising and website in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO.
  5. Data transfer/recipient category: Google Ireland.
  6. Storage period: up to 540 days.
  7. Options for objection and removal ("opt-out"): You can object to or prevent the installation of cookies by Google in various ways:- You can disable cookies in your browser by selecting the Setting "do not accept cookies disable cookies, which also includes third-party cookies;- you can directly contact Google via the link https://adssettings.google.comOpens in a new tab. deactivate conversion tracking, whereby this setting only lasts until you delete your cookies.- You can deactivate the personalized Show the third party providerswho participate in the advertising self-regulation initiative "About Ads" via the link https://optout.aboutads.infoOpens in a new tab. for US sites or for EU sites at http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/Opens in a new tab. disable this setting only until you delete all your cookies;- you can disable cookies by setting a Browser plug-in for Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer under the link https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996Opens in a new tab. permanently disable cookies. This deactivation may have the consequence that you can no longer fully use all functions of our website.
  8. For more information, please see Google's privacy policy at. https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=deOpens in a new tab. and https://services.google.com/sitestats/de.htmlOpens in a new tab..

Google Analytics Remarketing / "Similar Target Groups

  1. We use the Google Analytics Remarketing/ "Similar Target Groups" application (Service provider: Google Ireland Limited, Reg. No.: 368047, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland), in order to draw attention to our website on third-party websites and other Internet offers by means of advertisements. There is a joint responsibility regarding the use of the data between Google and us according to Art. 26 DSGVO. We have agreed with Google that the primary responsibility under the GDPR for the processing of the data is assumed by us and that we fulfill all obligations under the GDPR with regard to the processing of the data (including Art. 12, 13 GDPR, Art. 15 to 22 GDPR and Art. 32 to 34 GDPR).
  2. Data categories and description of data processing: Usage Data/ Communication Data. With the Remarketing or "Similar target groups" function in Ads, we can reach you where you have already visited our website and address you each time with an appropriate message per ad. With remarketing, we can bring our previous visitors back to our website by click. If you then visit other websites or Internet offers, we and Google can use the cookie to evaluate whether you have already visited our website and display our advertising there as well. Google creates statistics about this. The full extent of the data processing is not known to us. The data is also transferred to the USA and analyzed there. According to Google, a combination of the data collected by remarketing with your personal data stored by Google, if any, does not take place, but these are processed by pseudonym.
  3. Purpose of processing: This remarketing serves the purpose of analysis, optimization and economic operation of our advertising and website.
  4. Legal basis: If you have given your consent ("opt-in") for processing of your personal data by means of "Google Ads Remarketing / "Similar Target Groups", then Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. a) DS-GVO is the legal basis. Otherwise, the legal basis for the processing of your data is our legitimate interest in the analysis, optimization and efficient economic operation of our advertising and website in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO.
  5. Data transfer/recipient category: Google Ireland.
  6. Storage period: When you visit certain pages of ours, a cookie is stored in your browser, which is valid for 30 days.
  7. Options for objection and removal ("opt-out"): You can object to or prevent the installation of cookies by Google in various ways:- You can disable cookies in your browser by selecting the Setting "do not accept cookies disable cookies, which also includes third-party cookies;- you can directly contact Google via the link https://adssettings.google.comOpens in a new tab. disable the personalized ads, but this setting will only last until you delete your cookies. Show the third party providerswho participate in the advertising self-regulation initiative "About Ads" via the link https://optout.aboutads.infoOpens in a new tab. for US sites or for EU sites at http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/Opens in a new tab. disable this setting only until you delete all your cookies;- you can disable cookies by setting a Browser plug-in for Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer under the link https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996Opens in a new tab. permanently disable cookies. This deactivation may have the consequence that you can no longer fully use all functions of our website.
  8. For more information, please see Google's privacy policy at. https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=deOpens in a new tab..

Amazon Affiliate Program

  1. We participate in the affiliate program of Amazon (Service provider: Amazon EU S.à.r.l, Amazon Services Europe S.à.r. l. and Amazon Media EU S.à.r. l., all three located 5, Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg, parent company: Amazon.com Inc., 2021 Seventh Ave, Seattle, Washington 98121, USA), with which we receive advertising cost refunds through the placement of advertisements or affiliate links when third parties purchase something from Amazon through them.
  2. Data categories and description of data processing: Usage data. Amazon creates statistics and records when a partner link was clicked and what was purchased via it. For this purpose, the data is transferred to the USA and evaluated there. For tracking the orders, a certain attribute, the so-called partner ID, is added to the partner link URL. If you are logged into your Amazon account, Amazon may be able to assign this data to your account. If you do not wish this, you must log out of your account. If applicable, Amazon will pass on your data to authorities or contractual partners.
  3. Purpose of processing: Analysis, optimization and economic operation of our website by means of affiliate program.
  4. Legal basis: If you have given your consent ("opt-in") for processing of your personal data by means of the "partner program" from the third-party provider, then Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a) DS-GVO is the legal basis. The legal basis for the processing of your data is also our legitimate interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our website in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO.
  5. Storage period: The storage period of the information through the partner link is up to 24 hours since clicking on the partner link or up to 89 days if goods were placed in the shopping cart at Amazon.
  6. Data transfer/recipient category: Amazon EU.
  7. Possibility of objection: You can object to or prevent the installation of cookies by Amazon in various ways:- You can block cookies in your browser by selecting the Setting "do not accept cookies†disable cookies, which also includes third-party cookies;- you can interest-based ads on Amazon via this link: https://www.amazon.de/adprefsOpens in a new tab.;- You can view the personalized ads of third-party advertisers participating in the "About Ads" advertising self-regulation initiative via the link https://optout.aboutads.infoOpens in a new tab. for US sites or for EU sites at http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/Opens in a new tab. This setting is only valid until you delete all your cookies.
  8. For more information, please see Amazon's privacy policy at. https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201909010Opens in a new tab. and on interest-based advertising here: https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201151440Opens in a new tab..

Google Analytics

  1. We have used the website analysis tool "Google Analytics" (Service provider: Google Ireland Limited, Reg. No.: 368047, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) integrated on our website. There is a joint responsibility regarding the use of the data between Google and us according to Art. 26 DSGVO. We have agreed with Google that the primary responsibility under the GDPR for the processing of the data is ours and that we fulfill all obligations under the GDPR with regard to the processing of the data (including Art. 12, 13 GDPR, Art. 15 to 22 GDPR and Art. 32 to 34 GDPR).
  2. Data categories and description of data processing: User ID, IP address (anonymized). When you visit our website, Google places a cookie on your computer in order to analyze your use of our website. We have activated the IP anonymization "anonymizeIP", which means that the IP addresses are only processed in a shortened form. On this website, your IP address is therefore shortened beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the responsible party. We have also activated the cross-device analysis of website visitors, which is carried out via a so-called user ID. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other data from Google. You can find more information about data usage with Google Analytics here: https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.htmlOpens in a new tab. (Analytics Terms of Use), https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=deOpens in a new tab. (Privacy notices for Analytics) and Google's privacy policy. https://policies.google.com/privacyOpens in a new tab..
  3. Purpose of processing: The use of Google Analytics serves the purpose of analyzing, optimizing and improving our website.
  4. Legal basis: If you have given your consent ("opt-in") for processing of your personal data by means of "Google Analytics" from the third-party provider, then Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a) DS-GVO is the legal basis. In addition, the legal basis is our legitimate interest (the analysis, optimization and improvement of our website) in the data processing according to Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. f) DS-GVO, which lies in the above purposes. In the case of services that are provided in connection with a contract, the tracking and analysis of user behavior is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. b) DS-GVO, in order to be able to offer optimized services for the fulfillment of the purpose of the contract with the information thus obtained.
  5. Storage period: The data sent by us and linked to cookies, user IDs (e.g. user ID) or advertising IDs are automatically deleted after months. The deletion of data whose retention period has been reached takes place automatically once a month.
  6. Data transfer/recipient category: Google, Ireland and USA. We have also concluded an order processing agreement with Google in accordance with Art. 28 DS-GVO.
  7. Options for objection and removal ("opt-out"):
    -You can generally prevent cookies from being stored on your hard drive by selecting "do not accept cookies" in your browser settings. However, this may result in a functional restriction of our offers. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available under the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=deOpens in a new tab.

    -The cross-device user analysis you can deactivate in your Google account under "My data > personal data".

VG Word

  1. We have integrated the "Scalable Central Measurement Method" (SZM) from INFOnline GmbH (Brühler Str. 9, D-53119 Bonn, Germany) on our website for determining statistical characteristic values for determining the copy probability of texts.
  2. Data category and description of data processing: User data, IP address. Anonymous measurement values are collected to determine the copy probability of texts. The access count measurement alternatively uses a session cookie or a signature created from various automatically transmitted information from your browser to recognize computer systems. No personal data is collected via cookies. IP addresses are only processed in anonymized form. The procedure was developed in compliance with data protection. The sole purpose of the procedure is to determine the copy probability of individual texts. At no time are individual users identified. Your identity always remains protected. You will not receive any advertising through the system. Some of our pages and contributions are provided with JavaScript calls, via which we report the accesses to the Verwertungsgesellschaft Wort (VG Wort, Rechtsfähiger Verein kraft Verleihung, Untere Weidenstraße 5, 81543 Munich).
  3. Purpose of data processing: Economic operation of our website, participation of the authors in the distributions of the VG Wort, which ensure the legal remuneration for the uses of copyrighted works according to § 53 UrhG.
  4. Legal basis The legal basis for this is our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f) DS-GVO. If you have given your consent ("opt-in") for the processing of your personal data by means of "SZM", then Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a) DS-GVO is the legal basis.
  5. Storage period: The full IP address is not stored by INFOnline GmbH. The shortened IP address is stored for a maximum of 60 days. The usage data in connection with the unique identifier will be stored for a maximum of 6 months. The IP address as well as the shortened IP address will not be passed on.
  6. Possibility of objection and elimination: If you do not wish to participate in the measurement, you can object at the following link: https://optout.ioam.deOpens in a new tab..
    To guarantee exclusion from measurement, it is technically necessary to set a cookie. If you delete the cookies in your browser, it is necessary to repeat the opt-out process using the link above.
  7. For further information, please refer to the INFOnline GmbH privacy policy here: https://www.infonline.de/datenschutz/datenschutzerklaerung/Opens in a new tab. and the one from VG Wort here: https://www.vgwort.de/datenschutz.htmlOpens in a new tab..

Privacy policy on the use and application of Ezoic

This website uses Ezoic, a service provided by Ezoic Inc, 6023 Innovation Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States.

Ezoic is a service certified by Google to provide personalization and analytics services on this website. Ezoic's privacy policy in relation to this website, as well as information on Ezoic's use of data, the cookies used, can be found below:

https://g.ezoic.net/privacy/hundeimperium.com

Google Maps

  1. We have used maps from "Google Maps" (ProviderGoogle Ireland Limited, Registration No.: 368047, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland).
  2. Data category and description of data processing: Usage data (e.g. IP, location, page viewed). Google Maps allows us to display the location of addresses and directions directly on our website in interactive maps and enable you to use this tool. When you call up our website where Google Maps is integrated, a connection is established to Google's servers in the USA. In this process, your IP and location may be transmitted to Google. In addition, Google receives the information that you have called up the corresponding page. This also takes place without a user account with Google. If you are logged into your Google account, Google can assign the above data to your account. If you do not wish this, you must log out of your Google account. Google creates user profiles from such data and uses this data for the purpose of advertising, market research or optimization of its websites.
  3. Purpose of processing: Providing a user-friendly, economical and optimized website.
  4. Legal basis: If you have given your consent ("opt-in") for processing of your personal data by means of "Google Maps" from the third-party provider, then Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a) DS-GVO is the legal basis. In addition, the legal basis is our legitimate interest in the data processing in accordance with Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f) DS-GVO, which lies in the above purposes.
  5. Data transfer/recipient category: Third-party providers in the USA.
  6. Storage period: Cookies for up to 6 months or until deleted by you. Otherwise, as soon as they are no longer needed for the processing purposes.
  7. Possibility of objection and elimination: You have a right to object to the creation of user profiles vis-à-vis Google. Please address this directly to Google via the privacy policy mentioned below. You can make an opt-out objection regarding the advertising cookies here in your Google account:
    https://adssettings.google.com/authenticatedOpens in a new tab..
  8. In the terms of use of Google Maps at https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/help/terms_maps.htmlOpens in a new tab. and in Google's advertising privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/technologies/adsOpens in a new tab. you will find more information on the use of Google cookies and their advertising technologies, storage duration, anonymization, location data, how they work and your rights. General privacy policy of Google: https://policies.google.com/privacyOpens in a new tab..

Social media presence

  1. We maintain profiles and fan pages in social media. When you use and access our profile in the respective network, the respective data protection information and terms of use of the respective network apply.
  2. Data categories and description of data processing: Usage data, contact data, content data, inventory data. Furthermore, user data is usually processed within social networks for market research and advertising purposes. For example, usage profiles can be created based on the usage behavior and resulting interests of the users. The usage profiles can in turn be used, for example, to place advertisements within and outside the networks that presumably correspond to the interests of the users. For these purposes, cookies are usually stored on the users' computers, in which the usage behavior and interests of the users are stored. Furthermore, data independent of the devices used by the users may also be stored in the usage profiles (especially if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in to them). For a detailed presentation of the respective forms of processing and the options to object (opt-out), we refer to the privacy statements and information provided by the operators of the respective networks. In the case of requests for information and the assertion of data subject rights, we also point out that these can be asserted most effectively with the providers. Only the providers have access to the users' data and can take appropriate measures and provide information directly. If you still need help, you can contact us.
  3. Purpose of processing: Communication with users connected and registered on the social networks; information and advertising for our products, offers and services; external presentation and image cultivation; evaluation and analysis of the users and content of our presences in the social media.
  4. Legal basis: The legal basis for the processing of personal data is our legitimate interest in the above purposes pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO. Insofar as you have given us or the responsible party of the social network consent to the processing of your personal data, the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a) in conjunction with. Art. 7 DS-GVO.
  5. Data transfer/recipient category: Social network.
  6. The data protection notices, information options and objection options (opt-out) of the respective networks / service providers can be found here:"Facebook" Service Provider: Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland); Website: www.facebook.comOpens in a new tab.; Privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/Opens in a new tab., Opt-Out: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=adsOpens in a new tab. and http://www.youronlinechoices.comOpens in a new tab.; Contradiction: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/2061665240770586Opens in a new tab.; Agreement on joint processing of personal data on Facebook pages (Art. 26 DS-GVO): https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendumOpens in a new tab., privacy notices for Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_dataOpens in a new tab..
    We are jointly responsible with Facebook for our fan page in accordance with Art. 26 DSGVO. For this purpose, an agreement called "Page Insights Information", available at https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum, was concluded, according to which Facebook must observe certain security measures and will also fulfill the data subject rights directly itself. Thus, you can also contact Facebook directly for information rights and deletions in particular. However, your data subject rights, such as above all information, deletion, objection and complaint to the competent supervisory authority, will not be affected by this. For more information on shared responsibility, please refer to the "Information on Page Insights Data" at https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data.

    „Instagram" Service provider: Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland) - Privacy Policy/ Opt-Out:  https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875Opens in a new tab., Opposition: https://help.instagram.com/contact/186020218683230Opens in a new tab.; Agreement on joint processing of personal data on Instagram pages (Art. 26 DS-GVO): https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendumOpens in a new tab..

Social media plug-ins

  1. We use social media plug-ins from social networks on our website. We use the so-called "two-click solution" hariff from c't and heise.de: https://www.heise.de/ct/artikel/Shariff-Social-Media-Buttons-mit-Datenschutz-2467514.htmlOpens in a new tab.; Service provider: Heise Medien GmbH & Co. KG, Karl-Wiechert-Allee 10, 30625 Hannover, Germany; Privacy Policy: https://www.heise.de/Datenschutzerklaerung-der-Heise-Medien-GmbH-Co-KG-4860.htmlOpens in a new tab..
  2. Data category and description of data processing: Usage data, content data, inventory data. When you access our website, data is collected through "Shariff". no personal data is transmitted to the third-party providers of the social plug-ins. Next to the logo or the brand of the social network, you will find a slider with which you can activate the plug-in by clicking on it. This activation represents your Consent in the form that the respective provider of the social network receives the information that you have accessed our website and your personal data is transmitted to the provider of the plug-in and stored there. These are so-called third party cookies. According to some providers such as Facebook and XING, your IP is anonymized immediately after collection. The data collected about the user is stored by the plug-in provider as usage profiles. You can revoke your consent at any time by deactivating the controller.
  3. Purpose of data processing: Improving and optimizing our website; increasing our visibility through social networks; allowing you and users to interact with each other through social networks; advertising, analyzing and/or customizing the website.
  4. Legal basis: The legal basis for the processing of personal data is our legitimate interest in the above purposes pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO. Insofar as you have given us or the responsible party of the social network consent to the processing of your personal data, the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a) in conjunction with. Art. 7 DS-GVO. In the case of pre-contractual inquiries or the use of your personal data for the performance of a contract, the legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. b) DS-GVO.
  5. Data transfer/recipient category: Social network.
  6. Social networks used and opposition: With regard to the purpose and scope of data collection and processing, we refer to the respective privacy statements of the social networks. In addition, you will also find information there about your rights and setting options for the protection of your personal data. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you can contact the respective plug-in provider directly to exercise these rights.

Facebook

  1. We have integrated plug-ins from the social network Facebook.com (company headquarters in the EU: Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland) on our website as part of the so-called "two-click solution" from Shariff.You can recognize these by the Facebook logo "f" or the addition "Like", "Like" or "Share".
  2. As soon as you activate the Facebook plug-in, a connection from your browser to the Facebook servers is established. In doing so, Facebook receives the information, including your IP, that you have accessed our website and transmits this information to Facebook servers in the USA, where this information is stored. If you are logged into your account on Facebook, Facebook can assign this information to your account. When using the functions of the plug-in, e.g. pressing the "Like" button, this information is also transmitted from your browser to Facebook's servers in the USA and stored there as well as displayed in your Facebook profile and possibly to your friends.
  3. The purpose and scope of the data collection and its further processing and use by Facebook, as well as your rights in this regard and settings options to protect your privacy, can be found in the privacy policy of Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/Opens in a new tab.. Data collection for the "Like" button: https://www.facebook.com/help/186325668085084Opens in a new tab.. You can manage and object to your settings regarding the use of your profile data for advertising purposes on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/Opens in a new tab..
  4. If you log out of Facebook before visiting our website and delete your cookies, no data about your visit to our website will be assigned to your profile on Facebook when the plug-in is activated.
  5. Agreement on joint processing of personal data on Facebook pages (Art. 26 DS-GVO): https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendumOpens in a new tab., privacy notices for Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_dataOpens in a new tab..

Instagram

  1. We have integrated plug-ins from the social network Instagram (service provider: Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland) as part of the so-called "two-click solution" from Shariff. You can recognize this by the Instagram logo in the form of a square camera.
  2. If you voluntarily activate the plug-in, a connection is established from your browser to the servers of Instagram. Instagram receives the information, including your IP address, that you have visited our site and transmits the information to Instagram servers in the USA, where this information is stored. If you are logged into your account on Instagram, Instagram can assign this information to your account and you can click the Instagram button and thus share and save the content of our pages on your Instagram account and possibly show it to your friends there. We have no knowledge about the exact content of the transmitted data, their use and storage period by Instagram.
  3. If you log out of Instagram before visiting our website and delete your cookies, no data about your visit to our website will be assigned to your profile on Instagram when the plug-in is activated.
  4. You can get more information in Instagram's privacy policy/opt-out at / Opt-Out: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875, Objection: https://help.instagram.com/contact/186020218683230; Agreement on joint processing of personal data on Instagram pages (Art. 26 DS-GVO): https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum.

Rights of the data subject

  • Objection or revocation against the processing of your dataInsofar as the processing is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. a), Art. 7 DS-GVO, you have the right to revoke your consent at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.Insofar as we base the processing of your personal data on the balance of interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) S. 1 lit. f) DS-GVO, you may object to the processing. This is the case if the processing is not necessary, in particular, for the performance of a contract with you, which is presented by us in each case in the following description of the functions. When exercising such an objection, we ask you to explain the reasons why we should not process your personal data as we have done. In the event of your justified objection, we will review the situation and either discontinue or adjust the data processing or show you our compelling reasons worthy of protection on the basis of which we continue the processing.You can object to the processing of your personal data for purposes of advertising and data analysis at any time. You can exercise the right to object free of charge. You can inform us about your advertising objection using the following contact details:DR Services & Consulting OÜ
    Sepapaja 6
    15551 Tallinn, Estonia
    E-mail address: dr-consulting-service@proton.me
  • Right to information
    You have a right to information about your personal data stored by us in accordance with Art. 15 DS-GVO. This includes, in particular, information about the processing purposes, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, the origin of your data if it has not been collected directly from you.
  • Right to rectification
    You have a right to correct inaccurate data or to complete correct data according to Art. 16 DS-GVO.
  • Right to deletion
    You have a right to have your data stored by us deleted in accordance with Art. 17 DS-GVO, unless legal or contractual retention periods or other legal obligations or rights to further storage prevent this.
  • Right to restriction
    You have the right to request a restriction in the processing of your personal data if one of the conditions in Art. 18 (1) a) to d) DS-GVO is met:
    If you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period of time that enables the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;

    the processing is unlawful and you object to the erasure of the personal data and request instead the restriction of the use of the personal data;

    the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need them for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims, or

    if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) DS-GVO and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller outweigh your grounds.

  • Right to data portability
    You have a right to data portability according to Art. 20 DS-GVO, which means that you can receive the personal data we have stored about you in a structured, common and machine-readable format or request that it be transferred to another controller.
  • Right to complain
    You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority for this purpose, in particular in the member state of your residence, workplace or the location of the alleged violation.

Data security

In order to protect all personal data transmitted to us and to ensure that the data protection regulations are complied with by us, but also by our external service providers, we have taken appropriate technical and organizational security measures. Therefore, among other things, all data between your browser and our server is transmitted encrypted via a secure SSL connection.

Status: 16.01.2023

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