Privacy Policy

We are delighted by your interest in our company. Data protection has always been a top priority for the management of WA-Jobs. In principle, it is possible to use the WA-Jobs website without providing any personal data. However, should a data subject wish to utilize specific services offered by our company via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is required and no statutory basis exists 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 is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to WA-Jobs. Through this Privacy Policy, our company aims to inform the public regarding the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy serves to inform data subjects of the rights to which they are entitled.

As the data controller, WA-Jobs has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most comprehensive protection possible of the personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may, in principle, be subject to security vulnerabilities, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means—for example, by telephone.

Definitions

WA-Jobs’ Privacy Policy is based on the terminology used by European legislators and regulators when enacting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Privacy Policy is designed to be easily readable and understandable for the general public, as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to begin by explaining the terminology used herein.

In this Privacy Policy, we use, among others, the following terms:

• a) Personal data

  Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the “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) affected person

  A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

• c) Processing

  "Processing" means any operation or set of operations performed on 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 future processing.

• e) Profiling

  Profiling is any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of such personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s work performance, 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 that ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

• g) Controller or Data Controller

  "Controller" or "data controller" means 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 his nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

• h) Data Processor

  A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

• i) Recipient

  A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to which personal data are disclosed, whether or not it is a third party. 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

  A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and the persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or the processor, are authorized to process personal data.

• k) Acquiescence

  Acquiescence 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 within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions of a data protection nature is:

WA-Jobs

Wielandstraße 5a

10625 Berlin

Deutschland

Tel.: +49 30 34331667

E-Mail: info@wa-jobs.de

Webseiten: www.wa-jobs.de | swissmedical.wa-jobs.de | medizin.wa-jobs.de

3. Cookies

The websites of WA-Jobs use cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that allows websites and servers to associate the cookie with the specific web browser in which it was stored. This enables the visited websites and servers to distinguish the data subject's individual browser from other web browsers that contain different cookies. A specific web browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, WA-Jobs is able to provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the setting of cookies.

By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized to suit the user. As previously mentioned, cookies enable us to recognize users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to facilitate the use of our website for our users. For instance, a user visiting a website that employs cookies does not need to re-enter their access credentials during every visit, as this task is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system. Another example is the shopping cart cookie in an online shop; the online shop uses a cookie to remember the items that a customer has placed in their virtual shopping cart.

The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website by means of a corresponding setting in the internet browser used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set may 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 fully usable.

4. Collection of General Data and Information

With every access to the website by a data subject or an automated system, the WA-Jobs website collects a series of general data and information. These general data and information are stored in the server’s log files. The data collected may include: (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-pages accessed on our website by an accessing system; (5) the date and time of access to the website; (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address); (7) the Internet Service Provider of the accessing system; and (8) other similar data and information serving the purpose of averting danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When utilizing this general data and information, WA-Jobs draws no conclusions regarding the data subject. Rather, this information is required to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as the advertising 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 the event of a cyberattack. Consequently, this anonymously collected data and information is analyzed by WA-Jobs for statistical purposes and with the further aim of enhancing data protection and data security within our company, ultimately to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data contained in the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Registration on Our Website

The data subject has the option to register on the website of the data controller by providing personal data. The specific personal data transmitted to the data controller during this process is determined by the respective input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the data controller and for the controller's own purposes. The data controller may arrange for the transfer of this data to one or more processors—for instance, a parcel delivery service provider—who shall likewise use the personal data exclusively for internal purposes attributable to the data controller.

Upon registration on the website of the data controller, the IP address assigned by the data subject’s Internet Service Provider (ISP)—as well as the date and time of registration—are also stored. These data are stored on the grounds that this is the only way to prevent the misuse of our services and, where necessary, to facilitate the investigation of criminal offenses. In this respect, the storage of these data is necessary for the protection of the data controller. As a general rule, these data are not transferred to third parties, unless there is a statutory obligation to do so or the transfer serves the purpose of criminal prosecution.

The registration of the data subject—involving the voluntary provision of personal data—serves the purpose of enabling the data controller to offer the data subject content or services that, by their very nature, can only be provided to registered users. Registered individuals are free to modify the personal data provided during registration at any time, or to request that such data be completely deleted from the data controller's database.

The data controller shall, upon request, provide any data subject with information at any time regarding which personal data concerning the data subject is stored. Furthermore, the data controller shall rectify or delete personal data at the request or instruction of the data subject, provided that no statutory retention obligations preclude this. The entire staff of the data controller is available to the data subject as a point of contact in this regard.

6. Contact Options via the Website

In accordance with statutory regulations, the WA-Jobs website contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our company as well as direct communication with us; this includes a general electronic mail address (e-mail address). If a data subject contacts the controller via e-mail or a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored. Such personal data, transmitted voluntarily by a data subject to the controller, are stored for the purposes of processing the inquiry or for contacting the data subject. These personal data are not passed on to third parties.

7. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data

The controller processes and stores the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or insofar as this has been provided for by the European legislator in directives or regulations, or by another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the purpose of storage ceases to apply, or if a storage period prescribed by European directives and regulations—or by another competent legislator—expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with statutory provisions.

8. Rights of the Data Subject

• a) Right to confirmation

  Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. Should a data subject wish to exercise this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact an employee of the controller.

• b) Right of access

  Every person whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller, at any time and free of charge, information about the personal data stored about him or her and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject the right to obtain information regarding the following details:

  • the processing purposes
  • the categories of personal data that are processed
  • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations
  • where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
  • the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning them, or to restriction of processing by the controller, or of a right to object to such processing
  • the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • where the personal data are not collected from the data subject: all available information concerning the source of the data
  • the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) of the 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 the right to obtain information as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject also has the right to receive information regarding the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.

  If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

• c) Right to rectification

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Furthermore, the data subject has the right—taking into account the purposes of the processing—to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of a supplementary statement.

  If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

• 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 legislator, to obtain from the controller the immediate erasure of personal data concerning him or her, provided that one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:

  • The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary.
  • The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 Para. 2 lit. a GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
  • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing; or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
  • The personal data was processed unlawfully.
  • The erasure of personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
  • The personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered, pursuant to Art. 8 Para. 1 of the GDPR.

  If one of the aforementioned grounds applies and a data subject wishes to request the deletion of personal data stored by WA-Jobs, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. The WA-Jobs employee will ensure that the deletion request is complied with without delay.

  If personal data has been made public by WA-Jobs, and if our company, acting as the controller pursuant to Art. 17 Para. 1 of the GDPR, is obliged to delete such personal data, WA-Jobs shall—taking into account available technology and the costs of implementation—take reasonable measures, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure by such other controllers of any links to, or copies or replications of, said personal data, insofar as the processing is not required. A WA-Jobs employee will take the necessary steps in each individual case.

• e) Right to restriction of processing

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, 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, the data subject objects to the erasure of the personal data, and requests instead the restriction of the use of the personal data.
  • The controller no longer requires the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject requires it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
  • The data subject has lodged an objection to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) of the GDPR, and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

  Provided that one of the above-mentioned conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by WA-Jobs, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time to do so. The WA-Jobs employee will arrange for 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 legislator, to receive the personal data concerning him or her—which the data subject has provided to a controller—in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to transmit these data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data were provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 Para. 2 lit. a GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means—unless the processing is 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, when exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another controller, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

  To assert the right to data portability, the data subject can contact a WA-Jobs employee at any time.

• g) Right to object

  Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object at any time—on grounds relating to their particular situation—to the processing of personal data concerning them, where such processing is based on Article 6, Paragraph 1, letters e or f of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

  In the event of an objection, WA-Jobs will no longer process the personal data, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

  If WA-Jobs processes personal data for the purpose of direct marketing, the data subject has the right to object, at any time, to the processing of their personal data for the purposes of such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to WA-Jobs regarding the processing of their data for direct marketing purposes, WA-Jobs will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

  Furthermore, the data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them which is carried out by WA-Jobs for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 Para. 1 of the GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

  To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of WA-Jobs or another employee directly. Furthermore, in the context of the use of information society services—and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC—the data subject is free to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

• 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 legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing—including profiling—which produces legal effects concerning him or her or similarly significantly affects him or her, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller; or (2) 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 (3) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

  If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is made with the data subject’s explicit consent, WA-Jobs shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as the legitimate interests of the data subject, which shall include, at a minimum, the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view, and to contest the decision.

  If the data subject wishes to assert rights regarding automated decisions, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

• i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

  Every person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

  If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

9. Data Protection in Applications and the Application Process

The data controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of handling the application process. Such processing may also be carried out by electronic means. This applies in particular when an applicant submits relevant application documents to the data controller electronically—for instance, via email or through a web form located on the website. If the data controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the submitted data will be stored for the purpose of managing the employment relationship, in compliance with statutory regulations. If the data controller does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the data controller preclude such deletion. A legitimate interest in this context includes, for example, a duty to provide evidence in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

10. Privacy Policy regarding the Use and Application of affilinet

The data controller has integrated components from the company affilinet into this website. Affilinet is a German affiliate network that offers affiliate marketing services.

Affiliate marketing is an internet-based form of sales that enables commercial website operators—known as merchants or advertisers—to display advertisements on third-party websites (i.e., those of distribution partners, also referred to as affiliates or publishers), typically compensated via click-based or sales-based commissions. Through an affiliate network, the merchant provides advertising assets—such as banners or other suitable forms of online advertising—which are subsequently integrated by an affiliate into their own websites or promoted via other channels, such as keyword advertising or email marketing.

The operating company of Affilinet is affilinet GmbH, Sapporobogen 6–8, 80637 Munich, Germany.

Affilinet places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. The nature of cookies has already been explained above. Affilinet's tracking cookie does not store any personal data whatsoever. The only data stored are the identification number of the affiliate—that is, the partner referring the potential customer—as well as the sequential number of the website visitor and of the specific advertising material clicked. The purpose of storing this data is to facilitate the processing of commission payments between a merchant and the affiliate, which are handled through the affiliate network—namely, Affilinet.

As previously described, the data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website by adjusting the settings of the internet browser being used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the internet browser would also prevent Affilinet from placing a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. Furthermore, cookies already placed by Affilinet may be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

Affilinet's applicable data protection regulations can be accessed at https://www.affili.net/de/footeritem/datenschutz.

11. Privacy Policy Regarding the Use of Facebook

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

A social network is an internet-based social gathering place—an online community that typically enables users to communicate with one another and interact within a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences, or it can enable the online community to share personal or business-related information. Facebook, for instance, allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and establish connections through friend requests.

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

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

Provided that the data subject is simultaneously logged into Facebook, Facebook detects—with every visit to our website by the data subject and throughout the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the Facebook component and associated by Facebook with the data subject’s respective Facebook account. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website—for example, the "Like" button—or submits a comment, Facebook associates this information with the data subject’s personal Facebook user account and stores this personal data.

Through the Facebook component, Facebook receives information indicating 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 occurs regardless of whether or not the data subject clicks on the Facebook component. If the data subject does not wish for such information to be transmitted to Facebook, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their Facebook account prior to accessing our website.

The data policy published by Facebook, which is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains what setting options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the person concerned. There are also various applications available that make it possible to suppress data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject to suppress data transmission to Facebook.

12. Privacy Policy regarding the Use and Application of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

The controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) into this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics involves the collection, gathering, and analysis of data regarding the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service records, among other things, data on which website a data subject arrived from (so-called referrers), which subpages of the website were accessed, or how often and for how long a subpage was viewed. Web analytics is primarily used for the optimization of a website and for the cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.

The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The data controller uses the addendum “_gat._anonymizeIp” for web analytics via Google Analytics. By means of this addendum, the IP address of the data subject’s internet connection is truncated and anonymized by Google when access to our website originates from a Member State of the European Union or from another Contracting State to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information obtained, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports for us that illustrate activities on our website, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The nature of cookies has already been explained above. By placing the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the usage of our website. With every visit to one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated—the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical process, Google acquires knowledge of personal data—such as the IP address of the data subject—which Google uses, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and, subsequently, to enable the settlement of commission payments.

By means of the cookie, personal information—such as the time of access, the location from which the access originated, and the frequency of the data subject's visits to our website—is stored. With every visit to our website, this personal data—including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject—is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Under certain circumstances, Google may pass on this personal data, collected via this technical process, to third parties.

As previously described, the data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website by means of an appropriate setting in the internet browser used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a browser setting would also prevent Google from placing a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. Furthermore, a cookie already set by Google Analytics may be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to—and prevent—the collection of data generated by Google Analytics regarding the use of this website, as well as the processing of such data by Google. To do so, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on available at the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on communicates to Google Analytics, via JavaScript, that no data or information regarding visits to websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. Google interprets the installation of this browser add-on as an objection. If the data subject's IT system is subsequently deleted, reformatted, or reinstalled, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on in order to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject—or by any other person acting within their sphere of influence—it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.

Further information and Google’s applicable privacy policy can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is explained in greater detail at this link: https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.

13. Privacy Policy regarding the Use of Google+

The controller has integrated the Google+ button as a component on this website. Google+ is a so-called social network. A social network is a social meeting place operated on the Internet—an online community that typically enables users to communicate with one another and interact in a virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences, or it enables the Internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Google+ allows users of the social network, among other things, to create private profiles, upload photos, and establish connections via friend requests.

The operating company of Google+ is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

With every access to one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the controller responsible for data processing and on which a Google+ button has been integrated—the web browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Google+ button to download a representation of that Google+ button from Google. As part of this technical process, Google receives information regarding which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject. More detailed information regarding Google+ is available at https://developers.google.com/+/

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Google+, Google recognizes—with every visit to our website by the data subject and throughout the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected via the Google+ button and associated by Google with the data subject's respective Google+ account.

If the data subject activates one of the Google+ buttons integrated into our website and thereby submits a Google +1 recommendation, Google associates this information with the data subject's personal Google+ user account and stores this personal data. Google stores the data subject's Google +1 recommendation and makes it publicly accessible in accordance with the terms and conditions accepted by the data subject in this regard. A Google +1 recommendation submitted by the data subject on this website is subsequently stored and processed—together with other personal data, such as the name of the Google+ account used by the data subject and the photo associated with that account—within other Google services (for example, in the search results of the Google search engine or in the data subject's Google account), or in other locations (for example, on websites or in connection with advertisements). Furthermore, Google is able to link the visit to this website with other personal data stored by Google. Google also records this personal information for the purpose of improving or optimizing its various services.

Google receives information via the Google+ button that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is simultaneously logged into Google+ at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether or not the data subject clicks the Google+ button.

If a data subject does not wish for personal data to be transmitted to Google, they can prevent such a transmission by logging out of their Google+ account before accessing our website.

Further information and Google's applicable privacy policy can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. Additional information from Google regarding the Google +1 button can be accessed at https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy.

14. Privacy Policy regarding the Use of Jetpack for WordPress

The controller has integrated Jetpack into this website. Jetpack is a WordPress plugin that offers additional features to the operator of a website built on WordPress. Among other things, Jetpack provides the website operator with an overview of the site's visitors. Furthermore, it enables an increase in visitor numbers through the display of related posts and publications, as well as the option to share content directly from the site. Additionally, security features are integrated into Jetpack, ensuring that a website utilizing Jetpack is better protected against brute-force attacks. Jetpack also optimizes and accelerates the loading of images embedded within the website.

The operating company for the Jetpack plugin for WordPress is Automattic Inc., 132 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. The operating company utilizes tracking technology provided by Quantcast Inc., 201 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

Jetpack places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. The nature of cookies has already been explained above. With every access to one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the controller and on which a Jetpack component has been integrated—the web browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Jetpack component to transmit data to Automattic for analysis purposes. As part of this technical process, Automattic acquires knowledge of data that is subsequently used to generate an overview of website visits. The data thus obtained serves to analyze the behavior of the data subject who has accessed the controller's website and is evaluated with the aim of optimizing the website. The data collected via the Jetpack component is not used to identify the data subject without the prior acquisition of separate, explicit consent from the data subject. Furthermore, this data is shared with Quantcast. Quantcast uses the data for the same purposes as Automattic.

As previously described, the data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website by adjusting the settings of the internet browser being used, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the internet browser would also prevent Automattic/Quantcast from placing a cookie on the data subject's IT system. Furthermore, cookies already placed by Automattic may be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to—and thereby prevent—the collection of data generated by the Jetpack cookie regarding the use of this website, as well as the processing of such data by Automattic/Quantcast. To do so, the data subject must click the opt-out button at the link https://www.quantcast.com/opt-out/, which places an opt-out cookie. The opt-out cookie placed in connection with this objection is stored on the information technology system used by the data subject. If the cookies on the data subject's system are deleted after an objection has been registered, the data subject must revisit the link and place a new opt-out cookie.

However, by setting the opt-out cookie, there is a possibility that the websites of the data controller may no longer be fully usable for the data subject.

Automattic’s applicable privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Quantcast’s applicable privacy policy is available at https://www.quantcast.com/privacy/.

15. Data protection provisions regarding the use of Xing

The data controller has integrated components from Xing into this website. Xing is an internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts as well as to establish new business connections. Individual users can create a personal profile for themselves on Xing. Companies, for instance, can create company profiles or publish job offers on Xing.

The operating company of XING is XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

With every access to one of the individual pages of this website—which is operated by the controller responsible for data processing and on which a Xing component (Xing plug-in) has been integrated—the web browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a display of that Xing component from Xing. Further information regarding the Xing plug-ins can be accessed at https://dev.xing.com/plugins. As part of this technical process, Xing obtains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to This information is collected by the Xing component and assigned by Xing to the respective Xing account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Xing buttons integrated on our website, for example the “Share” button, Xing assigns this information to the data subject’s personal Xing user account and stores this personal data.

Through the Xing component, Xing receives information indicating that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is simultaneously logged into Xing at the time of accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether or not the data subject clicks on the Xing component. If the data subject does not wish for such information to be transmitted to Xing, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their Xing account prior to accessing our website.

The privacy policy published by Xing, which is available at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provides information regarding the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Furthermore, Xing has published data protection notices for the XING Share button at https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

16. Legal Basis for Processing

Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company 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 a party—as is the case, for example, with processing operations necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or consideration—then the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, for instance in cases of inquiries regarding our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation that necessitates the processing of personal data—such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations—then the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may become 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 to our premises were to sustain an injury and, as a result, their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information had to be disclosed to a physician, a hospital, or other third parties. In such instances, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) of the GDPR.
Ultimately, processing operations may be based on Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This legal basis serves as the foundation for processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases, provided that the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, and provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and fundamental freedoms of the data subject do not override those interests. Such processing operations are permissible for us, in particular, because they have been specifically highlighted by the European legislator. In this regard, the legislator took the view that a legitimate interest could be presumed to exist where the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47, second sentence, of the GDPR).

17. Legitimate interests in the processing pursued by the controller or by a third party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, our legitimate interest lies in the conduct of our business operations for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.

18. 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. Upon expiration of this period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, provided that it is no longer required for the fulfillment or initiation of a contract.

19. Statutory or contractual requirements regarding the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of a contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide such data.

We inform you that the provision of personal data is, in some cases, legally required (e.g., by tax regulations) or may arise from contractual arrangements (e.g., details regarding the contractual partner).
In certain instances, the conclusion of a contract may require that a data subject provide us with personal data, which subsequently must be processed by us. For example, a data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data when our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide such personal data would result in the contract with the data subject being unable to be concluded.
Prior to providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. On a case-by-case basis, our employee will inform the data subject whether the provision of the personal data is statutorily or contractually required, or necessary for the conclusion of a contract; whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data; and what consequences the failure to provide the personal data would entail.

20. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

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

This privacy policy was generated by the privacy policy generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which acts as External Data Protection Officer – Munich is active in cooperation with the Cologne-based IT and Data Protection Lawyer Christian Solmecke created.