Privacy policy

Data protection

As of March 18, 2026

We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection has a particularly high priority for the management of INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH. The use of the Internet pages of INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services of our company via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH. By means of this privacy policy, our company aims to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this privacy policy informs data subjects of the rights to which they are entitled.

As the controller responsible for processing, INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible of the personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions may generally have security vulnerabilities, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, for example by telephone.

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH is based on the terms used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be easy to read and understandable for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.

In this privacy policy, we use, among others, the following terms:

• a) Personal data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.

• b) Data subject

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

• c) Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

• d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.

• e) Profiling

Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of such personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location, or movements

• f) Pseudonymisation

Pseudonymisation means the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures ensuring that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

• g) Controller or controller responsible for the processing

Controller or controller responsible for the processing means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

• h) Processor

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

• i) Recipient

Recipient means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.

• j) Third party

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

• k) Consent

Consent means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which the data subject, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.

2. Name and address of the controller

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

 

INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH

Thomas Hogenkamp, Mathias Karrasch
Bergiusstrasse 1
28816 Stuhr
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0421) 87 150 – 0
E-Mail: info@interfracht.de
Website: www.interfracht.de

3. Name and address of the data protection officer

You can reach our data protection officer at: datenschutz@interfracht.de.

4. Cookies

The Internet pages of the INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored in a computer system via an Internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so‑called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters through which websites and servers can be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables the visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other Internet browsers that contain different cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognised and identified by its unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH can provide users of this website with more user‑friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting

Through a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimised with the user in mind. As already mentioned, cookies enable us to recognise the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make the use of our website easier for users. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re‑enter their login data each time they visit the website, because this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online shop. The online shop remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

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

5. Collection of general data and information

The website of INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH collects a series of general data and information each time a data subject or an automated system accesses the website. These general data and information are stored in the server log files. The data collected may include: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so called referrer), (4) the sub pages accessed on our website by an accessing system, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using these general data and information, INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimise the content of our website and the advertising for it, (3) ensure the long term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. These anonymously collected data and information are therefore evaluated statistically by INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH, and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company, in order ultimately to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

6. Contact possibility via the website

The website of INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH contains information that enables a quick electronic contact to our company as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of so called electronic mail (email address) as required by law. If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the controller are stored for the purpose of processing the request or contacting the data subject. No transfer of these personal data to third parties takes place.

7. Routine erasure and blocking of personal data

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

If the storage purpose no longer applies, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with the legal requirements.

8. Rights of the data subject

• • a) Right to confirmation

Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to confirmation, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time.

• • b) Right of access

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller, at any time and free of charge, information about the personal data stored concerning them, as well as a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject the right to receive the following information:

 

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

The data subject also has the right to be informed whether personal data have been transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. Where this is the case, the data subject has the right to be informed about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

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

• • c) Right to rectification

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right, considering the purposes of the processing, to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary statement.

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

• • d) Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten)

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:

• • • The personal data were collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which they are no longer necessary.
    • The data subject withdraws the consent on which the processing was based according to Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR or Article 9 (2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
    • • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21 (1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21 (2) GDPR.
    • The personal data have been unlawfully processed.
    • The erasure of the personal data is required to comply with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
    • The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services pursuant to Article 8 (1) GDPR.

If one of the above mentioned grounds applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time. An employee of INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH will ensure that the request for erasure is complied with without undue delay.

If the personal data have been made public by INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH and our company, as the controller, is obliged pursuant to Article 17 (1) GDPR to erase the personal data, INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH shall, taking into account the available technology and the cost of implementation, take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copies or replications of, those personal data, insofar as processing is not required. An employee of INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH will take the necessary steps in each individual case.

• • e) Right to restriction of processing

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the restriction of processing where one of the following conditions applies:

• • • The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
    • The processing is unlawful, the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data, and requests instead the restriction of their use.
    • The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but the data are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.
    • • The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21 (1) GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of the above conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time. An employee of INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH will arrange for the restriction of processing.

• • f) Right to data portability

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine readable format. They also have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data were provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR or Article 9 (2)(a) GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to Article 6 (1)(b) GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided that the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

In exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20 (1) GDPR, the data subject also has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and if this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

To assert the right to data portability, the data subject may contact any employee of INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH at any time.

• • g) Right to object

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

INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH shall no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.

If INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing. This also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH to the processing for direct marketing purposes, INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning them which is carried out by INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89 (1) GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH directly or any other employee. The data subject is also free, in the context of the use of information society services and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

• • h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, unless the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and that law also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent, INTERFRACHT Container Overseas Service GmbH shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their point of view, and to contest the decision.

If the data subject wishes to exercise rights relating to automated decision making, they may contact any employee of the controller at any time.

• • i) Right to withdraw consent

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

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

 

9. Data protection in applications and the application process

The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of handling the application procedure. Processing may also take place electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant submits corresponding application documents to the controller by electronic means, for example by email or via a web form on the website. If the controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with the statutory provisions. If the controller does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller conflict with such deletion. A legitimate interest in this sense may, for example, be a duty to provide evidence in proceedings under the German General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

10. Provisions on data protection regarding the use of Google Analytics

We use “Google Analytics” on our website, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Google”). Google uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device that enable an analysis of your use of our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of our website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. If IP anonymisation is activated on the website (“IP anonymisation”), your IP address will first be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the United States and shortened there. Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate your use of our website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website and Internet usage. Pseudonymous usage profiles may be created from the processed data. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

We use Google Analytics only with the IP anonymisation described above. This means that your IP address is processed by Google only in a shortened form. This effectively prevents any personal identification.

We use Google Analytics to analyse the use of our website and to continuously improve individual functions, offers, and the overall user experience. The statistical evaluation of user behaviour enables us to improve our services and make them more interesting for users. The use of Google Analytics is based solely on your explicit consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. A withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

You can prevent the storage of cookies generated by Google Analytics by adjusting your web browser settings accordingly. Please note that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of our website to their full extent. If you wish to prevent Google from collecting and processing the data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address), you can download and install the browser plug in available at the following link: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. To ensure that Google processes the transmitted data only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, we have concluded a data processing agreement with Google. For exceptional cases in which personal data are transferred to the United States, Google has committed to the EU data protection standards, including the Standard Contractual Clauses published by the European Commission (ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection), and has certified compliance. Further information can be found at the following link: policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks. Further information on how Google uses data, as well as settings and objection options, can be found on the following Google webpages: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

To ensure that Google processes the transmitted data only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, we have concluded a data processing agreement with Google. For exceptional cases in which personal data are transferred to the United States, Google has committed to the EU data protection standards, including the Standard Contractual Clauses published by the European Commission (ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection), and has certified compliance. Further information can be found at the following link: ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection Further information on how Google uses data, as well as settings and objection options, can be found on the following Google webpages:

policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks

Google Analytics is further explained under the following Link:

Terms and conditions of use: www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html

Overview of data protection: (google.com in Bing) www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/learn/privacy.html

Privacy policy (google.de in Bing) www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy

Google's use of data when you use our partners' websites or apps: (google.com in Bing) www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/partners

Use of data for advertising purposes: www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads

Settings for personalized advertising by Google: (google.com in Bing) www.google.de/settings/ads

If you wish to block Google Analytics entirely, we recommend using browser add ins such as “NoScript” or “Ghostery”.

The collection by Google Analytics can be prevented by setting an opt-out cookie

Deactivate Google Analytics

 

11. Provisions on data protection regarding the use of Google reCAPTCHA

We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter “reCAPTCHA”) on our websites. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (“Google”).

The purpose of reCAPTCHA is to determine whether data entered on our websites (e.g. in a contact form) is submitted by a human or by an automated program. For this purpose, reCAPTCHA analyses the behaviour of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the visitor enters the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various types of information (e.g. IP address, time spent on the website, or mouse movements performed by the user). The data collected during the analysis are transmitted to Google.

The reCAPTCHA analyses run entirely in the background. Website visitors are not informed that an analysis is taking place.

The use of Google reCAPTCHA is based solely on your explicit consent pursuant to Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. A withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

Further information on Google reCAPTCHA and Google’s privacy policy can be found at the following links: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/ und https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/android.html.

12. Provisions on data protection regarding the use of Google Ads

We use Google Ads on this website. Google Ads is an online advertising platform that enables advertisers to display ads both in Google search results and within the Google advertising network. Advertisers can define specific keywords that trigger the display of relevant ads when users enter those terms. Within the Google advertising network, ads are displayed automatically on topic relevant websites based on the predefined keywords.

The operator of Google Ads services is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

The use of Google Ads serves to promote our website through interest based advertising on third party sites and in Google search results. In addition, ads from third party providers may be displayed on our website.

If users reach our website via a Google Ads advertisement, Google places a conversion cookie on the user’s device. This cookie expires after 30 days and does not serve to identify the data subject. While the cookie is active, it can be tracked whether certain subpages, such as a shopping cart, have been accessed. This allows us and Google to determine whether a user who arrived via a Google Ads advertisement has completed or abandoned a purchase.

The data collected through conversion cookies are used by Google to generate visit statistics for our website. These statistics help us determine the number of users referred via Google Ads, evaluate the success of our ads, and optimise future campaigns. Neither we nor other advertisers receive information that would allow the identification of individual users.

Through the conversion cookie, personal information such as visited webpages may be stored. Each time our pages are accessed, personal data, including the IP address, are transmitted to Google in the USA and stored there. Google may transfer these data to third parties under certain circumstances.

Users can prevent the storage of cookies at any time by adjusting their browser settings accordingly. This also applies to conversion cookies from Google Ads. Cookies that have already been set can be deleted via the browser or other software tools.

Users also have the option to object to personalised advertising by Google. To do so, they can access the page www.google.de/settings/ads  in each browser used and adjust the desired settings.

Further information and Google’s applicable privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ .

 

13. Provisions on data protection regarding the use of Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager on our website, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Tag Manager is used for the administrative management of website tags, i.e. small code elements used for analytics, marketing, or functional purposes. It enables us to centrally manage scripts and execute them only when the corresponding consent has been given.

Google Tag Manager itself

• does not set cookies,
• does not process personal data of website visitors,
• functions solely as a container through which other services are loaded.

However, while providing the service, Google may process the IP address to technically deliver the Tag Manager. This processing is carried out exclusively for the operation and system diagnostics of the service.

The use of Google Tag Manager is based on Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest lies in the efficient, secure, and GDPR compliant management of website tags.

If services requiring consent (e.g. analytics or marketing tools) are integrated via the Tag Manager, they are only activated after you have given your consent pursuant to Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR.

While using the Tag Manager, technical data may be transferred to Google servers in the USA. Google bases such transfers on EU Standard Contractual Clauses and additional security measures.

Since Google Tag Manager itself does not store personal data, withdrawal of consent must be carried out via the consent management tool for the respective integrated services. You can adjust your settings there at any time.

Further information can be found in Google’s privacy policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

14. Provisions on data protection regarding the use of Google Fonts

Our website uses Google Fonts, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Fonts enables the uniform display of fonts on our website.

We integrate Google Fonts either locally or via a server request, depending on the technical implementation of your website. Both variants have different data protection implications.

If Google Fonts are not stored locallybut loaded from Google servers, your browser automatically connects to Google servers. In this process, the following data may be processed:

• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Visited page
• Time of the server request

These data may be transferred to Google servers in the USA.

Gemäß Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO (Einwilligung) erfolgt die externe Einbindung von Google Fonts nur, wenn Sie über unser Consent‑Tool zugestimmt haben.

If Google Fonts are stored locally on our server, no data transfer to Google takes place. In this case, no personal data are transmitted to third parties.

According to Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), our legitimate interest lies in the uniform and visually appealing presentation of our website.

Further information on Google’s data processing can be found at:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

15. Provisions on data protection regarding the use of Google Ads Conversion Tracking

We use Google Ads Conversion Tracking on our website, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. This tool enables us to understand whether users have reached our website via a Google Ads advertisement and what actions they subsequently perform (e.g. purchase, form submission, registration). This helps us measure and optimise the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

If you arrive on our website via a Google Ads advertisement, a conversion cookie is stored on your device. This cookie enables Google and us to recognise whether you visit certain pages or perform specific actions.

The following data may be processed:

• IP address (shortened/anonymised)
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and interactions
• Time of visit
• Referrer URL
• Cookie ID
• Event data (e.g. “conversion completed”)

We do not receive personal data, but only statistical evaluations, such as how many users clicked on an advertisement and subsequently completed a conversion.

The use of Google Ads Conversion Tracking is based solely on your consent pursuant to

• Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR

Conversion tracking is only activated after you have given your consent via our consent management tool. You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.

Google may transfer data to servers in the USA. For such transfers, Google relies on:

• the EU US Data Privacy Framework, where applicable
• EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• additional technical and organisational safeguards

A residual risk in connection with such transfers cannot be completely excluded.

Further information on Google’s data processing can be found at:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

16. Provisions on data protection regarding the use of LinkedIn

We maintain a profile or company page on the LinkedIn platform, operated by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. In addition, LinkedIn functions may be integrated into our website (e.g. social plugins, share buttons, embedded content).

Processing takes place to:

• communicate with users, interested parties, and business partners
• present our company, products, and services
• obtain reach analyses and statistical evaluations
• analyse interactions (e.g. likes, comments, profile views)

When you visit our LinkedIn page or use LinkedIn plugins, LinkedIn processes personal data to provide the platform and analyse user behaviour.

Depending on usage, the following data may be processed:

• Profile data (e.g. name, position, employer)
• Communication content (e.g. messages, comments)
• Interaction data (e.g. likes, clicks, page views)
• Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser information, device information)
• Data about your behaviour on LinkedIn and linked pages

If you are logged in to LinkedIn, LinkedIn may associate your behaviour with your profile.

Processing is based on:

• Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), our interest lies in professional external communication and presentation
• Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR, if you activate LinkedIn plugins on our website or use features requiring consent

For certain processing activities (e.g. Insights data), we and LinkedIn act as joint controllers pursuant to Article 26 GDPR. LinkedIn assumes primary responsibility for data processing on the platform.

LinkedIn may transfer data to the USA or other third countries. Such transfers are based on:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
• additional security measures implemented by LinkedIn

You can adjust your privacy settings directly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/

If you do not want LinkedIn to collect data about you, you should log out of your LinkedIn account and delete cookies before visiting our LinkedIn page.

LinkedIn’s privacy policy can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy (linkedin.com in Bing)

 

17. Provisions on data protection regarding the use of Facebook

We maintain a company page (“Facebook Page”) on the Facebook platform, operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. In addition, Facebook functions may be integrated into our website (e.g. Like button, Share button, social plugins, embedded content).

Processing takes place to:

• communicate with users, interested parties, and business partners
• present our company, products, and services
• obtain reach analyses and statistical evaluations
• analyse interactions (e.g. likes, comments, profile views)

When you visit our Facebook Page or use Facebook plugins, Facebook processes personal data to provide the platform and analyse user behaviour.

Depending on usage, the following data may be processed:

• Profile data (e.g. name, gender, age, interests)
• Communication content (e.g. messages, comments, interactions)
• Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser information, device information)
• Location data (if enabled)
• Data about your behaviour on Facebook and linked pages

If you are logged in to Facebook, Facebook may associate your behaviour with your profile.

Processing is based on:

• Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), our interest lies in professional external communication and presentation
• Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR, if you activate Facebook plugins on our website or use features requiring consent

For the processing of so called Insights data, we and Meta act as joint controllers pursuant to Article 26 GDPR. Meta assumes primary responsibility for data processing on the platform.

Further information on Facebook Insights: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data  (facebook.com in Bing)

Facebook may transfer data to the USA or other third countries. Such transfers are based on:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
• additional security measures implemented by Meta

You can adjust your privacy settings directly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings

If you do not want Facebook to collect data about you, you should log out of your Facebook account and delete cookies before visiting our Facebook Page.

Facebook’s privacy policy can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

 

18. Provisions on data protection regarding the use of Instagram

We maintain a company presence on the Instagram platform, operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. In addition, Instagram functions may be integrated into our website (e.g. social plugins, embedded posts, images, or videos).

Processing takes place to:

• communicate with users, interested parties, and business partners
• present our company, products, and services
• obtain reach analyses and statistical evaluations
• analyse interactions (e.g. likes, comments, profile views)

When you visit our Instagram Page or use Instagram plugins, Instagram processes personal data to provide the platform and analyse user behaviour.

Depending on usage, the following data may be processed:

• Profile data (e.g. name, username, interests, follower information)
• Communication content (e.g. messages, comments, interactions)
• Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser information, device information)
• Location data (if enabled)
• Data about your behaviour on Instagram and linked pages

If you are logged in to Instagram, Instagram may associate your behaviour with your profile.

Processing is based on:

• Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), our interest lies in professional external communication and presentation
• Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR, if you activate Instagram plugins on our website or use features requiring consent

For the processing of so called Insights data, we and Meta act as joint controllers pursuant to Article 26 GDPR. Meta assumes primary responsibility for data processing on the platform.

Further information on Instagram Insights: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data (facebook.com in Bing)

Instagram may transfer data to the USA or other third countries. Such transfers are based on:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
• additional security measures implemented by Meta

You can adjust your privacy settings directly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/privacy_and_security/ (instagram.com in Bing)

If you do not want Instagram to collect data about you, you should log out of your Instagram account and delete cookies before visiting our Instagram Page.

Instagram’s privacy policy can be found at: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy (privacycenter.instagram.com in Bing)

 

19. Legal basis for processing

Article 6 (1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, such as processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6 (1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations necessary for carrying out pre contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries regarding our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as compliance with tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6 (1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured on our premises and their name, age, health insurance details, or other vital information had to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or third party. In such a case, processing would be based on Article 6 (1)(d) GDPR.
Ultimately, processing operations may be based on Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations not covered by any of the legal grounds, where processing is necessary for the purposes of a legitimate interest pursued by our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override such interests. Such processing operations are particularly permitted because they were specifically mentioned by the European legislator. The legislator considered that a legitimate interest may be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, sentence 2 GDPR).

20. Legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party

Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR our legitimate interest is to carry out our business in favor of the well-being of all our employees and the shareholders.

21. Period for which personal data are stored

The criterion for determining the duration of the storage of personal data is the applicable statutory retention period. After the expiry of this period, the corresponding data are routinely deleted, provided they are no longer required for the performance of a contract or the initiation of a contract.

22. Statutory or contractual requirements regarding the provision of personal data; necessity for contract conclusion; obligation of the data subject to provide personal data; possible consequences of non provision

We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or may also result from contractual obligations (e.g. information about the contractual partner).
In some cases, it may be necessary for the conclusion of a contract that a data subject provides us with personal data which must subsequently be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data if our company enters a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.
Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case by case basis whether the provision of personal data is legally or contractually required or necessary for the conclusion of a contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what the consequences of failing to provide the personal data would be.

23. Existence of automated decision making

As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.