The M&A Entrepreneurs
I. Name and address of the controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the Member States as well as other data protection regulations is
Saxenhammer & Co.
Corporate Finance GmbH
Mommsenstr. 11
10629 Berlin
Germany
+49 30 755 40 87-0
info@saxenhammer-co.com
https://saxenhammer-co.com/
II. Name and address of the data protection officer
The data protection officer of the responsible party is:
DataCo GmbH
Nymphenburger Str. 86
80636 Munich
Munich, Germany
+49 89 7400 45840
www.dataguard.de
III. General information on data processing
On this page, we inform you about the processing of your personal data on the website.
How we collect and use your personal data depends on how you interact with us or which services you use. We only collect, use, or share your personal data if we have a legitimate purpose and a legal basis for doing so.
What do we mean by legal basis?
Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR)
You have given us your consent to process your personal data for the specific purpose that we have explained to you. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. For more information on how you can withdraw your consent, please refer to the subsection “Exercising your rights” in the following sections of this Privacy Policy.
Contract (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR)
We need to use your data to fulfill a contract you have with us. Alternatively, it is necessary to use your data because we have asked you to do so, or you have taken certain steps yourself before entering into this contract.
Legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR)
We need to use your data to comply with the law.
Vital interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. d GDPR)
The processing of your data is necessary to protect your vital interests or those of another person, for example, to protect you from serious physical harm.
Public task (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. e GDPR)
The processing of your data is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or because it is covered by a task defined by law, e.g., for a statutory function.
Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR)
The processing of your data is necessary to support a legitimate interest that we or another party have, provided that your own interests do not outweigh this.
Please note that we may not be able to provide you with our website services if your data is processed to fulfill a contract or a legal obligation and you do not provide the requested data.
Data sharing and international transfers
As explained in this Privacy Policy, we use various service providers to help us provide our services and keep your data secure. When we use these service providers, it is necessary for us to share your personal data with them.
We have concluded agreements with all service providers to whom we pass on your data, which obligate them to protect your data.
If your personal data is transferred outside the EU, we will ensure that your personal data receives an equivalent level of protection, either because the country to which your data is transferred has an “adequate” standard of data protection according to the European Commission, or by using another safeguard, such as an enhanced contractual arrangement, i.e., the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) adopted by the European Commission.
For example, when we use US service providers, we rely on either the SCCs or the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, depending on the provider. You can request a copy of the SCCs we have entered into with our service providers by sending an email to the email address provided in this Privacy Policy.
IV. Your rights
If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR, and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:
1. The right to information (Art. 15 GDPR)
You have the right to request confirmation from us as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed. If this is the case, you have a right to information about this data and to the following information:
2. Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
If your personal data is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request immediate correction or completion of the personal data.
3. Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
If one of the following conditions is met, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted:
4. Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)
If one of the following reasons applies, you have the right to demand that your personal data be erased without undue delay:
Please note that the above reasons do not apply if processing is necessary:
5. Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or to request transmission to another controller.
6. Right to object to certain data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing, including profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.
7. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.
The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.
A list of the locally competent supervisory authorities in Germany can be found on the website of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection at the following link:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Service/Anschriften/Laender/Laender-node.html
V. Provision of the website and creation of log files
1. Description and scope of data processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.
The following data is collected:
This data is stored in the log files of our system.
This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
2. Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.
The data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. We also use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not analyzed for marketing purposes in this context.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
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.
If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymized so that it is no longer possible to identify the accessing client.
5. Exercising your rights
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. The user can object to this. Whether the objection is successful must be determined as part of a weighing of interests.
Use of cookies
1. Description and scope of data processing
When you visit our website, we use technical aids for various functions, in particular cookies, which can be stored on your end device. When you access our website and at any time thereafter, you have the choice of whether you generally allow cookies to be set or which individual additional functions you would like to select. You can make changes in your browser settings or via our Consent Manager.
Cookies are text files or information in a database that are stored on your hard disk and assigned to the browser you are using so that certain information can flow to the location that sets the cookie. Below we describe the type of cookies we use:
We use technically necessary cookies, which are required for the technical structure of the website. Without these cookies, our website cannot be displayed (completely correctly), or the support functions are not possible.
The following data is stored and transmitted by the technically necessary cookies:
2. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to ensure the functionality of our website. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these functions, it is necessary for the browser to be recognized even after a page change.
We require the technically necessary cookies for the following applications:
3. Legal basis for data processing
The provisions of the Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) apply to the storage of information in the end user's terminal equipment and/or access to information already stored in the end user's terminal equipment. If the setting and reading of cookies is technically necessary, this is done to ensure the functionality of our website. In this case, the storage of and access to cookies on your terminal equipment take place on the basis of Section 25 (2) No. 2 TTDSG. The purpose of storing and accessing the information on your terminal equipment is to make it easier for you to use our website and to be able to offer you our services as requested. Some functions of our website do not work without the use of these cookies and could therefore not be offered. The cookies are generally deleted at the end of the session (e.g., logging out or closing the browser) or after a specified period of time. Information on different storage periods for cookies can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.
Insofar as cookies are used that are not technically necessary, this is done on the basis of your express consent, which you can give via the cookie banner. In this case, the basis for storing and accessing information is Section 25 (1) TTDSG in conjunction with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a), Art. 7 GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future or subsequently grant it again by configuring your cookie settings accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by making the appropriate settings in your browser software. Please note that the browser settings you make only apply to the browser you are using. If personal data is processed following the storage of and access to the information on your end device, the provisions of the GDPR apply. You can find information on this in the following sections of this privacy policy.
4. Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)
If one of the following reasons applies, you have the right to demand that your personal data be erased without undue delay:
Please note that the above reasons do not apply if the processing is necessary:
5. Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or to request that it be transferred to another controller.
6. Right to object to certain data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you, which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing, including profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.
7. right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.
The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.
A list of the locally competent supervisory authorities in Germany can be found on the website of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection at the following link
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Service/Anschriften/Laender/Laender-node.html
V. Provision of the website and creation of log files
1. description and scope of data processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.
The following data is collected:
This data is stored in the log files of our system.
This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
2. purpose of data processing
Temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.
The data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. We also use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not analyzed for marketing purposes in this context.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
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.
If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymized so that it is no longer possible to identify the accessing client.
5. exercising your rights
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. The user can object to this. Whether the objection is successful must be determined as part of a weighing of interests.
Use of cookies
1. description and scope of data processing
When you visit our website, we use technical aids for various functions, in particular cookies, which can be stored on your end device. When you access our website and at any time thereafter, you have the choice of whether you generally allow cookies to be set or which individual additional functions you would like to select. You can make changes in your browser settings or via our Consent Manager.
Cookies are text files or information in a database that are stored on your hard disk and assigned to the browser you are using so that certain information can flow to the location that sets the cookie. Below we describe the type of cookies we use:
We use technically necessary cookies, which are required for the technical structure of the website. Without these cookies, our website cannot be displayed (completely correctly) or the support functions are not possible.
The following data is stored and transmitted by the technically necessary cookies:
2. Purpose of the data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to ensure the functionality of our website. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary for the browser to be recognized even after a page change.
We require the technically necessary cookies for the following applications
3. legal basis for data processing
The provisions of the Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) apply to the storage of information in the end user's terminal equipment and/or access to information already stored in the end user's terminal equipment. If the setting and reading of cookies is technically necessary, this is done to ensure the functionality of our website. In this case, the storage of and access to cookies on your terminal equipment takes place on the basis of Section 25 (2) No. 2 TTDSG. The purpose of storing and accessing the information in your terminal equipment is to make it easier for you to use our website and to be able to offer you our services as you have requested. Some functions of our website would not work without the use of these cookies and could therefore not be offered. The cookies are generally deleted at the end of the session (e.g. logging out or closing the browser) or after a specified period of time. Information on different storage periods for cookies can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.
Insofar as cookies are used that are not technically necessary, this is done on the basis of your express consent, which you can give via the cookie banner. The basis for the storage and access to information in this case is § 25 para. 1 TTDSG in conjunction with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a), Art. 7 GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future or subsequently grant it again by configuring your cookie settings accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by making the appropriate settings in your browser software. Please note that the browser settings you make only apply to the browser you are using. If personal data is processed following the storage of and access to the information on your end device, the provisions of the GDPR apply. You can find information on this in the following sections of this privacy policy.
4. Exercising your rights
You can withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time and change your consent preferences by clicking on the Cookiebot widget (bottom left of the website).
V. Contact forms and email contact
Email contact
1. description and scope of data processing
It is possible to contact us via the email address provided on our website. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the email will be stored.
The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.
2. Purpose of data processing
In the case of contact by e-mail, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
3. legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to respond optimally to the inquiry you send by email.
If the e-mail contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
4. duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.
5. Exercising your rights
If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.
Contact form
1. description and scope of data processing
There is a contact form on our website that can be used to contact us electronically. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.
The following data is stored when the message is sent:
2. Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data from the input mask of the contact form or via the e-mail address provided serves us solely to process the contact.
The other personal data processed during the sending process is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to respond to your inquiry that you send to us via the contact form in the best possible way. If the e-mail contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.
4. duration of storage
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 screen of the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.
5. Exercising your rights
If the user contacts us via the input mask in the contact form, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time in the following ways:
By e-mail
All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.
Newsletter
1. description and scope of data processing
You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our website. When you register for the newsletter, the data from the input screen is transmitted to us.
In order to provide this service, we collect the following data from you
Your consent is obtained for the processing of the data as part of the registration process and reference is made to this privacy policy.
No data will be passed on to third parties in connection with the data processing for sending newsletters. The data will be used exclusively for sending the newsletter.
2. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of collecting the user's email address is to send the newsletter.
The collection of other personal data as part of the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the e-mail address used.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data after registration for the newsletter by the user is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given his consent.
4. duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. The user's email address is therefore stored for as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active.
The other personal data collected during the registration process will generally be deleted after a period of seven days.
5. Exercising your rights
The subscription to the newsletter can be canceled by the user concerned at any time. For this purpose, there is a corresponding link in every newsletter.
This also makes it possible to withdraw consent to the storage of personal data collected during the registration process.
Application by e-mail and application form
There is an application form on our website that can be used for electronic applications. If an applicant makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. These data are
Alternatively, you can also send us your application by e-mail. In this case, we will record your e-mail address and the data you provide in the e-mail.
After sending your application, you will receive confirmation of receipt of your application documents by e-mail from us. We also offer an applicant/talent pool. Your data will not be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for processing your application.
1. Purpose of data processing
We process the personal data from the application form solely for the purpose of processing your application. If you contact us by e-mail, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data. The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the application form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of your data is the initiation of a contract at the request of the data subject, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b Alt. 1 GDPR and § 26 para. 1 sentence 1 BDSG.
The legal basis for the processing of data as part of the applicant pool is the applicant's express declaration of consent, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a, Art. 7 GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future.
3. duration of storage
After completion of the application process, the data will be stored for up to 6 months. Your data will be deleted after 6 months at the latest. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored within the framework of the applicable provisions.
VII Corporate presence
Instagram, Part of Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland
On our company page, we provide information and offer Instagram users the opportunity to communicate.
If you perform an action on our Instagram company page (e.g. comments, posts, likes, etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. real name or photo of your user profile) public.
However, as we generally or largely have no influence on the processing of your personal data by Instagram, we cannot make any binding statements about the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.
We use our corporate presence on social networks to communicate and exchange information with (potential) customers. In particular, we use the company presence for
The publications on the company website may contain the following content
Every user is free to publish personal data through activities.
Insofar as we process your personal data in order to evaluate your online behavior, offer you competitions or carry out lead campaigns, this is done on the basis of your express declaration of consent, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a, Art. 7 GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data for the purpose of communicating with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to respond to your inquiry in the best possible way or to be able to provide the requested information.
If the contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
The data generated by the company website is not stored in our own systems.
For the processing of your personal data in third countries, we have provided suitable guarantees in the form of standard data protection clauses in accordance with Art. 46 para. 2 lit. c GDPR. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us.
You can object to the processing of your personal data that we collect in the context of your use of our corporate presence at any time and assert your rights as a data subject as set out in the “Your rights” section of this privacy policy. To do so, send us an informal email to info@saxenhammer-co.com. You can find more information on the processing of your personal data by Instagram and the corresponding objection options here:
Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875
YouTube
YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States
We provide information on our company page and offer YouTube users the opportunity to communicate.
If you perform an action on our YouTube company page (e.g. comments, posts, likes, etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. your real name or photo of your user profile) public.
However, as we generally or largely have no influence on the processing of your personal data by YouTube, we cannot make any binding statements about the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.
We use our company presence in social networks for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. In particular, we use the company presence for
Pure info
The publications on the company's website may contain the following content:
The legal basis for the processing of personal data for the purpose of communicating with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest here is to respond to your inquiry in the best possible way or to be able to provide the requested information.
If the contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
For the processing of your personal data in third countries, we have provided suitable guarantees in the form of standard data protection clauses in accordance with Art. 46 para. 2 lit. c GDPR. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us.
You may object to the processing of your personal data, which we collect as part of your use of our company presence, at any time and exercise your rights as a data subject, as outlined in the "Your Rights" section of this privacy policy. To do so, simply send an informal email to info@saxenhammer-co.com. For information about the processing of your personal data by YouTube and your options for objection, please refer to the following link:
YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=en
Use of Corporate Profiles on Career-Oriented Networks
1. Scope of Data Processing
The company website is used for applications, information/PR and active sourcing. We have no information on the processing of your personal data by the companies jointly responsible for the company website. Further information can be found in the privacy policy of
We provide information on our website and offer users the opportunity to communicate.
The company website is used for applications, information/PR and active sourcing.
We have no information on the processing of your personal data by the companies jointly responsible for the company website. Further information can be found in the privacy policy of:
If you perform an action on our corporate profile (e.g., comments, posts, likes, etc.), it is possible that you may make personal data (e.g., your real name or profile photo) publicly available.
2. Legal Basis for Data Processing
The legal basis for processing personal data for the purpose of communication with customers and prospects is Article 6(1)(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in optimally responding to your inquiry or providing the requested information.
If the contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
Our corporate presence serves to inform users about our services. Users are free to publish personal data through their activities.
4. Duration of Storage
The data generated through the corporate presence is not stored in our own systems.
5. Exercising Your Rights
You may object to the processing of your personal data collected as part of your use of our corporate presence at any time and exercise your rights as a data subject, as outlined in the "Your Rights" section of this privacy policy. To do so, send an informal email to the email address provided in this privacy policy.
For further information on exercising your rights, please refer to the following:
LinkedIn:
Privacy Policy
XING:
Privacy Policy
Hosting
The website is hosted on servers of a service provider contracted by us. Our service provider is: Amazon Web Services
For more information, please refer to the provider’s privacy policy: AWS Compliance
The servers automatically collect and store information in server log files, which your browser automatically transmits when visiting the website. The stored information includes:
This data is not merged with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest in processing this data lies in displaying our website error-free and optimizing its functions. The server location is geographically in the United States of America.
VI. Integrated Third-Party Services
We use various service providers to deliver the services offered on the website.
In general, we have a legitimate interest in sharing your data with the relevant service providers when these services are essential to providing the core service offered on the website.
If such services are required for additional services, extended features, or additional purposes, your personal data will only be shared with service providers if you give your consent.
Here, you can withdraw your consent for the use of integrated third-party services at any time and manage your consent settings:
Change Consent: https://www.saxenhammer-co.com/#
Use of Google AdWords
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We use Google AdWords from Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and the representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). We use this service to place advertisements. Google places a cookie on your computer. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system), data about the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user has clicked on them) and also data from advertising partners (in particular pseudonymized user IDs).
Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de
2. Purpose of Data Processing
We only receive information about the total number of users who responded to our advertisement. No information is shared that could identify you personally. This usage does not serve tracking purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. Duration of Storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Exercising Your Rights
You have the right to revoke your consent to data processing at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by:
You can deactivate Google’s use of your personal data via the following link:
Google Ads Settings
Further information about objection and removal options regarding Google can be found here:
Google Privacy Policy
Use of Google Ads Remarketing
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We use Google Ads Remarketing from Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and the representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). Google Remarketing is used to retarget visitors to the online presence for advertising purposes via Google Ads ads. Google Ads Remarketing can be used to create target groups (“similar target groups”) that have, for example, accessed certain pages. This makes it possible to identify the user on other online presences and display targeted advertising. Google places a cookie on the user's computer. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system), data about the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user has clicked on them) and also data from advertising partners (in particular pseudonymized user IDs).
Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de
2. Purpose of the data processing
The purpose of processing personal data is to address a specific target group. The cookies stored on the user's end device recognize them when they visit an online presence and can therefore show them interest-based advertising.
2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
3. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
4. exercise your rights
You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can withdraw your consent via our Cookie Consent Tool.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the online presence (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
You can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google by clicking on the following link: https://adssettings.google.de
Use of Google Analytics 4 (GA 4)
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google).
Among other things, Google Analytics analyzes how website visitors use our website. Google places cookies on your end device. During the visit, user behavior is recorded in the form of “events”. This allows personal data to be stored and analyzed, including
We use the User ID function. The user ID allows us to assign a unique, permanent ID to one or more sessions (and the activities within these sessions) and analyze user behavior across devices.
IP address anonymization is activated by default in GA 4. This means that your IP address will be truncated by Google within the member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. As an exception, only in rare cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. Google states that the IP address transmitted by your browser will not be merged with other Google data in the context of Google Analytics.
Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy
2. Purpose of the data processing
The use of Google ReCaptcha serves to protect our online presence from misuse.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can use the following link to deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at
Use of Google ReCaptcha
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We use Google Web Fonts from Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and the representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). The web fonts are transferred to the cache of the browser when the page is called up in order to be able to use them for the visually improved display of various information. If the browser does not support Google web fonts or prevents access, the text is displayed in a standard font. No cookies are stored on the visitor's computer when the page is accessed. Data that is transmitted in connection with the page view is sent to resource-specific domains such as https://fonts.googleapis.com or https://fonts.gstatic.com. This allows personal data to be stored and analyzed, in particular the user's activity, in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on, and device and browser information, in particular the IP address and operating system.
The data is not associated with data that may be collected or used in connection with the parallel use of authenticated Google services such as Gmail.
Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here:
2. Purpose of the data processing
The use of Google ReCaptcha serves to protect our online presence from misuse.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Exercising your rights
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can use the following link to deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at
Use of Google Web Fonts
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We use Google Web Fonts from Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and the representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). The web fonts are transferred to the browser's cache when the page is called up in order to be able to use them for the visually improved display of various information. If the browser does not support Google web fonts or prevents access, the text is displayed in a standard font. No cookies are stored on the visitor's computer when the page is accessed. Data that is transmitted in connection with the page view is sent to resource-specific domains such as https://fonts.googleapis.com or https://fonts.gstatic.com. This allows personal data to be stored and analyzed, in particular the user's activity, in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on, and device and browser information, in particular the IP address and operating system.
The data is not associated with data that may be collected or used in connection with the parallel use of authenticated Google services such as Gmail.
Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de
2. Purpose of the data processing
The use of Google Web Fonts serves the purpose of an appealing presentation of our texts. If your browser does not support this function, a standard font will be used by your computer for display.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. exercise your rights
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can use the following link to deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.de
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at
https://policies.go ogle.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=en
Use of LinkedIn
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We use functions of the LinkedIn network. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as LinkedIn). Each time one of our pages containing LinkedIn functions is accessed, a connection to LinkedIn servers is established. LinkedIn is informed that you have visited our website with your IP address. If you click on the LinkedIn “Recommend” button and are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn is able to associate your visit to our website with you and your user account. This allows personal data to be stored and analyzed, in particular the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system).
We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by LinkedIn. Further information on the processing of data by LinkedIn can be found here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
2. Purpose of the data processing
The use of the LinkedIn plugin serves to make our online presence more user-friendly.
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by LinkedIn by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser. Furthermore, you can prevent the transmission by logging out of your LinkedIn account before accessing our website.
You can deactivate the use of your personal data by LinkedIn using the following links
https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis LinkedIn can be found at
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Use of MailChimp
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We use the service provider MailChimp of The Rocket Science Group, LLC, 512 Means Street, Suite 404, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA (hereinafter referred to as: MailChimp) to send our newsletter. MailChimp is a provider of email marketing and enables us to communicate directly with potential customers via email newsletters. If you register for the newsletter, the data you enter when registering for the newsletter will be transmitted to MailChimp and stored there. This allows further personal data to be stored and analyzed, in particular the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system). Your data is also stored by MailChimp for this purpose. Your data will not be passed on to third parties for the purpose of receiving the newsletter and MailChimp does not obtain the right to pass on your data. After registration, MailChimp will send you an e-mail to confirm your registration.
Furthermore, MailChimp offers various analysis options about how the sent newsletters are opened and used, e.g. to how many users an email was sent, whether emails were rejected and whether users unsubscribed from the list after receiving an email.
Further information on the processing of data by MailChimp can be found here:
2. Purpose of the data processing
The personal data collected as part of a registration for the newsletter is used exclusively for sending our newsletter, possibly for invitations to events and, if you are already our customer, for our customer mail. Furthermore, subscribers to the newsletter may be informed by e-mail if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a registration in this regard, as could be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offer or changes to the technical circumstances.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. In addition, you can contact MailChimp and request deletion of your data.
5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can revoke your consent to the storage of data and its use for sending the newsletter by MailChimp at any time. You can revoke your consent at any time by sending an email to MailChimp or by clicking on the link provided in every newsletter.
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis MailChimp can be found at
Use of YouTube
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We use the YouTube plugin operated by Google, YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA and its representative in the Union Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). We use the YouTube plugin to embed videos from YouTube on our online presence. When you visit our online presence, your browser establishes a connection with the YouTube servers. This allows personal data to be stored and analyzed, in particular the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) as well as device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system).
We have no influence on the content of the plug-in. If you are logged into your YouTube account during your visit, YouTube can assign your online presence visit to this account. By interacting with this plug-in, this corresponding information is transmitted directly to YouTube and stored there.
Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here:
2. Purpose of the data processing
The use of the YouTube plug-in serves to improve user-friendliness and an appealing presentation of our online presence.
3. legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can use the following link to deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at
Use of Google Tag Manager
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We use the Google Tag Manager (https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/) of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and the representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). Google Tag Manager can be used to manage and bundle tags from Google and third-party services and embed them on an online presence. Tags are small code elements on an online presence that are used, among other things, to measure visitor numbers and behaviour, to record the impact of online advertising and social channels, to use remarketing and targeting and to test and optimize online presences. When a user visits the online presence, the current tag configuration is sent to the user's browser. It contains instructions on which tags should be triggered. Google Tag Manager triggers other tags, which in turn may collect data.
Further information on Google Tag Manager can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/faq.html and in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
2. Purpose of the data processing
The purpose of the processing of personal data lies in the collected and clear administration and efficient integration of third-party services.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law. Advertising data in server logs is anonymized by Google deleting parts of the IP address and cookie information after 9 or 18 months.
5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the online presence (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link:
You can use the following link to deactivate the use of your personal data by Google:
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at
Use of Google Forms
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We use functionalities of the survey management solution Google Forms from Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, 4, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Google).
Google Forms makes it possible to create and organize forms for surveys and polls.
It also offers the option of recording answers to questions in real time and evaluating statistics.
Google cookies are stored on your end device.
In particular, the following personal data is processed by Google:
The data collected with a Google Forms form is processed and stored on the Google Drive cloud storage. Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here:
1. purpose of the data processing
We use Google Forms to create, evaluate and organize questionnaires and surveys.
2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.
3. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
4. Exercising your rights
You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
Further information on revocation and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at
Use of Spotify
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We use functionalities of the Spotify music streaming service of Spotify AB, Regeringsgatan 19, SE-111 53, Stockholm, Sweden (hereinafter: Spotify).
Spotify is a digital music, podcast and video streaming service that enables us to offer our digital content via a range of devices such as computers, phones, tablets, speakers, televisions and cars.
In particular, the following personal data is processed by Spotify:
Further information on the use of cookies by Spotify can be found here:
https://www.spotify.com/de/legal/cookies-policy/ Spotify assures that the transfer of data to other countries takes place in accordance with the respective data protection laws and that, for example, the standard data protection clauses approved by the EU Commission are in place.
Other recipients of the data are
However, as we generally have no influence on the processing of your personal data by Spotify, the company jointly responsible for our corporate presence, we cannot provide any binding information on the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.
Further information on the processing of data by Spotify can be found here: https://www.spotify.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/
2. Purpose of the data processing
We use Spotify to provide audio formats such as music and podcasts.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the purposes of data processing mentioned under 2.
4. duration of storage
The data generated by the company website is not stored in our own systems.
Your personal information will be stored by Spotify for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
5. exercising your rights
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Spotify by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Spotify can be found at: https://www.spotify.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/
VII Cookiebot
1. scope of the processing of personal data
We use functionalities of the cookie consent solution Cookiebot from Cybot A/S, Havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark (hereinafter: Cybot).
Cookiebot offers a software solution that takes care of obtaining consent for the use of cookies and tracking online users. Cookiebot informs the users of our website about the cookies used on our website. You also have the option of deactivating cookie groups except for functional cookies (which are necessary for the smooth display of our website). We are obliged to document your consent or refusal in accordance with Art. 7 para. 1 GDPR.
In particular, the following personal data will be processed by Cybot:
The IP number of the end user in anonymized form (the last three digits are set to '0').
The key and the consent status are also stored in the end user's browser in the “CookieConsent” cookie so that the website can automatically read and follow the end user's consent in all subsequent page requests and future end user sessions for up to 12 months. The key is used for proof of consent and for an option to check whether the consent status stored in the end user's browser is unchanged compared to the original consent submitted to Cybot.
If the “collective consent” feature is enabled to govern consent for multiple websites through a single end-user consent, Cybot also stores another separate, random, unique ID with the end-user's consent. If all the following criteria are met, this key is stored in the cookie “CookieConsentBulkTicket” in the end user's browser in encrypted form.
All data is hosted in an Azure data center of the cloud provider Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd, South County Business Park, One Microsoft Court, Carmanhall and Leopardstown, Dublin, D18 P521, Ireland.
Further information on the processing of data by Cybot can be found here
2. Purpose of the data processing
We use Cookiebot to create and display cookie statements for end users and to store and display cookie scan reports in the privacy policy. This enables us to fulfill our information obligations to the users of our website in accordance with Art. 13, 14 GDPR and to obtain and document consent to the use of cookies in accordance with data protection law.
Furthermore, we use Cookiebot to obtain aggregated information about end users' selection decisions regarding accepted cookie types and a graphical representation of this in the Service Manager.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the purposes of data processing mentioned under 2. The interests and rights of users are taken into account accordingly by anonymizing the IP address.
4. duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored by Cybot for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.
The cookies used by Cookiebot are stored on the user's device for up to 12 months.
5. Exercising your rights
You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Cybot by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Cybot can be found at