Privacy Policy
1. Privacy at a Glance
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.
Data Collection on This Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The operator’s contact details can be found in the section “Information about the responsible party” in this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Some of your data is collected when you provide it to us. This may include data that you enter into a contact form, for example.
Other data is collected automatically or after you have given your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the error-free operation of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other business inquiries.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right at any time to receive free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent for data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future. You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You may contact us at any time regarding this or any other questions related to data protection.
Analytics tools and third-party tools
When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done using so-called analytics programs.
Detailed information about these analytics programs can be found in the following privacy policy.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
All-Inkl
The provider is ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich, owner René Münnich, Hauptstraße 68, 02742 Friedersdorf (hereinafter referred to as All-Inkl). Details can be found in the privacy policy of All-Inkl:
https://all-inkl.com/datenschutzinformationen/
The use of All-Inkl is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of our website possible. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
3. General Information and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations as well as this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data refers to data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating by email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
Information about the responsible party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Dennis Gusta
Neckerstraße 8
64673 Zwingenberg
Phone: +49 172 86 77 541
Email: info@gusta-records.com
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, or similar).
Storage Period
Unless a more specific storage period has been stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will take place after these reasons no longer apply.
General Information on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on This Website
If you have given your consent to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 (2) lit. a GDPR if special categories of data pursuant to Art. 9 (1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out on the basis of Art. 49 (1) lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing is also carried out on the basis of § 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if this is necessary for the fulfillment of a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR. Data processing may also be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The relevant legal bases in each individual case are explained in the following sections of this privacy policy.
Note on data transfer to third countries that are not considered safe under data protection law and on transfers to US companies that are not DPF-certified
Among other things, we use tools from companies located in third countries that are not considered safe under data protection law, as well as US-based tools whose providers are not certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). If these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to these countries and processed there. We point out that in third countries that are not considered safe under data protection law, a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU cannot be guaranteed.
Please note that the United States is generally considered a safe third country with a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU. Data transfer to the United States is therefore permitted if the recipient has certification under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF) or provides suitable additional safeguards. Information about transfers to third countries, including the data recipients, can be found in this privacy policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
In the course of our business activities, we work with various external parties. In some cases, it is also necessary to transfer personal data to these external parties.
We only share personal data with external parties if this is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obliged to do so (e.g., transferring data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the transfer pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the transfer of data.
When using data processors, we only share the personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement will be concluded.
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 (1) LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AT ANY TIME TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
IF YOU LODGE AN OBJECTION, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA CONCERNED UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ESTABLISH, EXERCISE, OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION ACCORDING TO ART. 21 (1) GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT MARKETING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH ADVERTISING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING INSOFAR AS IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING.
IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT MARKETING (OBJECTION ACCORDING TO ART. 21 (2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract, either for yourself or for a third party, in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done insofar as it is technically feasible.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to exercise this right. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:
If you contest the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we usually need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, a balancing of interests between your interests and ours must be carried out. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data – apart from their storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.
SSL or TLS Encryption
This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the website operator.
You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change in the browser’s address line from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser’s address bar.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Objection to Advertising Emails
The use of contact data published as part of the legal notice requirements for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby objected to. The operators of these pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
Our websites use so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small data packages and do not cause any damage to your device. They are stored either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or until they are automatically deleted by your web browser.
Cookies may originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services provided by third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).
Cookies serve various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are required to carry out the electronic communication process, to provide certain functions you have requested (e.g., for the shopping cart function), or to optimize the website (e.g., cookies for measuring the web audience) (necessary cookies) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services.
If consent to the storage of cookies and comparable recognition technologies has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG); consent can be withdrawn at any time.
You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are disabled, the functionality of this website may be limited.
You can find out which cookies and services are used on this website in this privacy policy.
Server Log Files
The provider of these pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These include:
Browser type and browser version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Hostname of the accessing computer
Time of the server request
IP address
This data is not merged with other data sources.
The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of the website. For this purpose, the server log files must be recorded.
Contact Form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the information you provide in the inquiry form, including the contact details you enter there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the request and in case of follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR, if your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR) if this has been requested. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.
Inquiry by Email, Telephone, or Fax
If you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your request, including all resulting personal data (name, request), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your inquiry. We will not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR if your request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR) if this has been requested. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
The data you send to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.
Comment Function on This Website
For the comment function on this page, in addition to your comment, information about the time the comment was created, your email address, and – if you do not post anonymously – the username you have chosen will be stored.
Storage of the IP Address
Our comment function stores the IP addresses of users who post comments. Since we do not review comments on this website before they are published, we need this data in order to be able to take action against the author in the event of legal violations such as insults or illegal propaganda.
Subscribing to Comments
As a user of the site, you can subscribe to comments after registering. You will receive a confirmation email to verify whether you are the owner of the provided email address. You can unsubscribe from this function at any time via a link in the informational emails. In this case, the data entered when subscribing to comments will be deleted; however, if you have provided this data to us for other purposes and elsewhere (e.g., newsletter subscription), this data will remain with us.
Storage Period of Comments
The comments and the associated data will be stored and remain on this website until the commented content has been completely deleted or the comments must be deleted for legal reasons (e.g., defamatory comments).
Legal Basis
The storage of comments is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
5. Social Media
Social Media Elements with Shariff
Social media elements are used on this website (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, XING, LinkedIn, Tumblr).
You can usually recognize the social media elements by their respective social media logos.
To ensure data protection on this website, we only use these elements together with the so-called “Shariff” solution. This application prevents the social media elements integrated on this website from transmitting your personal data to the respective provider when you first enter the page.
A direct connection to the provider’s server will only be established once you activate the respective social media element by clicking the corresponding button (consent). As soon as you activate the social media element, the respective provider receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you are simultaneously logged into your respective social media account (e.g., Facebook), the respective provider may assign the visit to this website to your user account.
Activating the plugin constitutes consent within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. You can withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future.
The service is used in order to obtain the legally required consent for the use of certain technologies. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR.
Elements of the social network Facebook are integrated on this website. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. However, according to Facebook, the collected data may also be transferred to the USA and other third countries.
An overview of the Facebook social media elements can be found here:
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US
If the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Facebook server. Facebook then receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click the Facebook “Like” button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of this website to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate the visit to this website with your user account.
We point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or how it is used by Facebook. Further information can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy at:
https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
The use of this service is based on your consent according to Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
If personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and forwarded to Facebook, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). The joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook. The processing carried out by Facebook after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility.
The obligations jointly incumbent upon us have been set out in a joint processing agreement. The wording of the agreement can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum
According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing the data protection information when using the Facebook tool and for implementing the tool on our website in a way that complies with data protection regulations. Facebook is responsible for the data security of its products. Data subject rights (e.g., requests for information) regarding data processed by Facebook can be asserted directly with Facebook. If you assert your data subject rights with us, we are obliged to forward them to Facebook.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the European Commission. Details can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum
https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381
https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452
X (formerly Twitter)
X (formerly Twitter)
Functions of the service X (formerly Twitter) are integrated on this website. These functions are offered by the parent company X Corp., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. For data processing of persons living outside the USA, the branch Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland is responsible.
When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the X server. X (formerly Twitter) thereby receives information about your visit to this website. By using X (formerly Twitter) and the function “Re-Tweet” or “Repost”, the websites you visit are linked to your X account and made known to other users. We point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or how it is used by X (formerly Twitter). Further information can be found in the privacy policy of X (formerly Twitter) at:
https://x.com/de/privacy
The use of this service is based on your consent according to Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
The transfer of data to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the European Commission. Details can be found here:
https://gdpr.x.com/en/controller-to-controller-transfers.html
You can change your privacy settings on X (formerly Twitter) in the account settings at:
https://x.com/settings/account
The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/2710.
Functions of the service Instagram are integrated on this website. These functions are provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.
When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Instagram server. Instagram thereby receives information about your visit to this website.
If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the content of this website to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate the visit to this website with your user account. We point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or how it is used by Instagram.
The use of this service is based on your consent according to Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
If personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and forwarded to Facebook or Instagram, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). The joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook or Instagram. The processing carried out by Facebook or Instagram after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility.
The obligations jointly incumbent upon us have been set out in a joint processing agreement. The wording of the agreement can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum
According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing the data protection information when using the Facebook or Instagram tool and for implementing the tool on our website in a way that complies with data protection regulations. Facebook is responsible for the data security of Facebook and Instagram products. Data subject rights (e.g., requests for information) regarding data processed by Facebook or Instagram can be asserted directly with Facebook. If you assert your data subject rights with us, we are obliged to forward them to Facebook.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the European Commission. Details can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum
https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/
https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381
Further information can be found in Instagram’s privacy policy:
https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/
The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.
6. Analytics Tools and Advertising
WP Statistics
This website uses the analytics tool WP Statistics to statistically analyze visitor access. The provider is Veronalabs, Tatari 64, 10134 Tallinn, Estonia
(https://veronalabs.com).
With WP Statistics, we can analyze the use of our website. WP Statistics collects, among other things, log files (IP address, referrer, browser used, origin of the user, search engine used) and actions that website visitors perform on the site (e.g., clicks and views).
The data collected with WP Statistics is stored exclusively on our own server.
The use of this analytics tool is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the anonymized analysis of user behavior in order to optimize both our website and our advertising. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
IP Anonymization
We use WP Statistics with anonymized IP. Your IP address is shortened so that it can no longer be directly assigned to you.
7. Newsletter
Newsletter Data
Newsletter Data
If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require an email address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and that you agree to receive the newsletter. No additional data is collected, or only on a voluntary basis. This data is used exclusively for sending the requested information and will not be shared with third parties.
The processing of the data entered into the newsletter subscription form is carried out exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). You may withdraw your consent to the storage of your data, the email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
The data you have provided for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list after you unsubscribe or when the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. We reserve the right to delete or block email addresses from our newsletter distribution list at our own discretion within the scope of our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
Data stored by us for other purposes remain unaffected.
After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored in a blacklist by us or the newsletter service provider if this is necessary to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist is used only for this purpose and is not merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with the legal requirements when sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR). Storage in the blacklist is not limited in time. You may object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.
**Newsletter Distribution to Existing Customers**
Newsletter Distribution to Existing Customers
If you order goods or services from us and provide your email address in the process, this email address may subsequently be used by us to send newsletters, provided that we inform you about this in advance. In such a case, the newsletter will only contain direct advertising for our own similar goods or services. You may unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. For this purpose, every newsletter contains a corresponding unsubscribe link.
The legal basis for sending the newsletter in this case is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR in conjunction with § 7 (3) UWG.
After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored in a blacklist by us in order to prevent future mailings to you. The data from the blacklist is used only for this purpose and is not merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with the legal requirements when sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR). Storage in the blacklist is not limited in time. You may object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.
8. Plugins und Tools
YouTube
YouTube
This website embeds videos from the YouTube website. The operator of the website is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
When you visit one of our pages on which YouTube is embedded, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. In doing so, the YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited.
Furthermore, YouTube may store various cookies on your device or use comparable technologies for recognition (e.g., device fingerprinting). In this way, YouTube can obtain information about visitors to this website. This information is used, among other things, to collect video statistics, improve user-friendliness, and prevent fraud attempts. In addition, the collected data is processed within the Google advertising network.
If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
The use of YouTube is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offerings. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Further information on the handling of user data can be found in YouTube’s privacy policy at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.
Vimeo
Vimeo
This website uses plugins from the video portal Vimeo. The provider is Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA.
When you visit one of our pages equipped with a Vimeo video, a connection to the Vimeo servers is established. In doing so, the Vimeo server is informed which of our pages you have visited. In addition, Vimeo obtains your IP address. This also applies if you are not logged into Vimeo or do not have a Vimeo account. The information collected by Vimeo is transmitted to the Vimeo server in the USA.
If you are logged into your Vimeo account, you allow Vimeo to directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your Vimeo account.
Vimeo uses cookies or comparable recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting) to recognize website visitors.
The use of Vimeo is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offerings. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the European Commission and, according to Vimeo, on “legitimate business interests.” Details can be found here:
https://vimeo.com/privacy
Further information on the handling of user data can be found in Vimeo’s privacy policy at:
https://vimeo.com/privacy
The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5711.
Google Fonts (Local Hosting)
This website uses Google Fonts for the uniform display of fonts, which are provided by Google. The Google Fonts are installed locally. No connection to Google servers is established.
Further information about Google Fonts can be found at:
https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq
and in Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
Font Awesome (Local Hosting)
This website uses Font Awesome for the uniform display of fonts and icons. Font Awesome is installed locally. No connection to servers of Fonticons, Inc. is established.
Further information about Font Awesome can be found in the Font Awesome privacy policy at:
https://fontawesome.com/privacy.
Google Maps
Google Maps
This website uses the Google Maps map service. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. This service allows us to integrate map material on our website.
To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this website has no influence on this data transfer. If Google Maps is activated, Google may use Google Fonts for the purpose of uniform display of fonts. When Google Maps is accessed, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly.
The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offerings and to make the locations specified on our website easy to find. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the European Commission. Details can be found here:
https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/
https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/
More information on the handling of user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.
SoundCloud
SoundCloud
Plugins of the social network SoundCloud (SoundCloud Limited, Berners House, 47–48 Berners Street, London W1T 3NF, United Kingdom) may be integrated on this website. You can recognize the SoundCloud plugins by the SoundCloud logo on the relevant pages.
When you visit this website, a direct connection between your browser and the SoundCloud server is established after activating the plugin. SoundCloud thereby receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click the “Like” button or “Share” button while logged into your SoundCloud user account, you can link and/or share the content of this website with your SoundCloud profile. This allows SoundCloud to associate the visit to this website with your user account. We point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or how it is used by SoundCloud.
The storage and analysis of the data are carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in achieving the widest possible visibility on social media. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
The United Kingdom is considered a third country with an adequate level of data protection. This means that the United Kingdom has a level of data protection equivalent to that of the European Union.
Further information can be found in SoundCloud’s privacy policy at:
https://soundcloud.com/pages/privacy
If you do not want SoundCloud to associate your visit to this website with your SoundCloud user account, please log out of your SoundCloud user account before activating the SoundCloud plugin.
Spotify
Spotify
Functions of the music service Spotify are integrated on this website. The provider is Spotify AB, Birger Jarlsgatan 61, 113 56 Stockholm, Sweden. The Spotify plugins can be recognized by the green Spotify logo on this website. An overview of Spotify plugins can be found at:
https://developer.spotify.com
When you visit this website, the plugin can establish a direct connection between your browser and the Spotify server. Spotify then receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click the Spotify button while logged into your Spotify account, you can link the content of this website to your Spotify profile. This allows Spotify to associate the visit to this website with your user account.
Please note that when using Spotify, cookies from Google Analytics may be used, which means that your usage data may also be transmitted to Google when using Spotify. Google Analytics is a tool of the Google group used to analyze user behavior and is based in the USA. Spotify is solely responsible for this integration. As the website operator, we have no influence on this processing.
The storage and analysis of the data are based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the appealing acoustic presentation of the website. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Further information can be found in Spotify’s privacy policy:
https://www.spotify.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/
If you do not want Spotify to associate your visit to this website with your Spotify user account, please log out of your Spotify account before visiting this website.
9. Own Services
Google Drive
Google Drive
We have integrated Google Drive on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Drive enables us to integrate an upload area on our website where you can upload content. If you upload content, it will be stored on the servers of Google Drive. When you visit our website, a connection to Google Drive is also established so that Google Drive can determine that you have visited our website.
The use of Google Drive is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in providing a reliable upload area on the website. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time.
The company is certified under the “EU–US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to complying with these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.
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