Privacy Policy – midigistore

We are pleased that you are interested in our organization. The protection of your Personal Data is particularly important to our management. As a rule, you can use our websites without disclosing any Personal Data to us. However, if you wish to use more specific services via our websites, including our other websites, applications and social media pages, we may have to process your Personal Data. If we wish to process data about you and we cannot rely on any other legal basis, we will always ask you for your Consent first (e.g., via a cookie banner).

We always comply with applicable data protection laws when handling your Personal Data (such as name, address, email or telephone number). With this Privacy Policy, we inform you about which data we process. This Privacy Policy also explains to you what rights you have as a Data Subject.

We have taken various technical and organizational measures to protect your data on our websites in the best possible way. Nevertheless, there are always risks on the internet and complete protection is not possible. For this reason, you can also transmit your Personal Data to us by other means, for example by telephone, if you prefer.

This Privacy Policy is not only intended to fulfill the obligations under GDPR and to comply with the law of the Member States of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). This Privacy Policy is also intended to comply with legislation such as UK data protection laws (UK-GDPR), Swiss Federal Data Protection Act and Swiss Data Protection Ordinance (DSG, DSV), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA), Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA), Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA), Iowa Act Relating to Consumer Data Protection (ICDPA), Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA), New Hampshire Consumer Data Privacy Law (SB255), New Jersey Data Privacy Law (SB332), South Carolina Consumer Privacy Bill (House Bill 4696) and other global data protection regulations and shall be interpreted accordingly. The following Privacy Policy shall be interpreted for each country, state or federal state in such a way that the terms and legal bases used correspond to the terms and legal bases used in the respective state or federal state.

For reasons of better readability, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female, diverse and other gender identities (m/f/d/other) is avoided on our websites, in publications, in communication and in our Privacy Policy. All formulations used apply equally to all genders.

If you have any suggestions for improving the texts in this Privacy Policy or if you want to hire an External Data Protection Officer, please contact the author of the text: Prof. Dr. h.c. Heiko Jonny Maniero, LL.B., LL.M. mult., M.L.E..

1. Definitions

In our Privacy Policy, we use special terms from various data protection laws. We want our statement to be easy to understand and therefore explain these terms in advance.

The following definitions shall be interpreted or expanded, as appropriate, based on the case law of the General Court of the European Union (EGC), the European Court of Justice (ECJ), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (SFSC), the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (UKSC) or on national data protection laws or national case law of a state or federal state, including but not limited to California, including case law, also under common law, if this is necessary for the application of the law in individual cases.

We use the following terms, among others, in this Privacy Policy:

a) Personal Data

Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person, or who must be regarded as such under national data protection legislation or national jurisdiction of a state or federal state, including under common law.

b) Data Subject

Data Subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose Personal Data is processed by the Controller, a Processor, an international organization or another data recipient, and persons who must be regarded as such under national data protection laws or national jurisdiction of a state or federal state, including case law, also under common law.

c) Processing

Processing is 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 is the marking of stored Personal Data with the aim of limiting their Processing in the future.

e) Profiling

Profiling is any form of automated Processing of Personal Data consisting of the use of Personal Data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular 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) Pseudonymization

Pseudonymization is the Processing of Personal Data in such a manner that the Personal Data can no longer be attributed to a specific Data Subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the Personal Data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller

The Controller is 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

A Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.

i) Recipient

A Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or 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

A Third Party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the Data Subject, Controller, Processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the Controller or Processor, are authorised to process Personal Data.

k) Consent

Consent is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the Data Subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the Processing of Personal Data relating to him or her.

2. Name and address of the Controller

The Controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and the European Economic Area, British data protection laws, Swiss data protection laws (DSG, DSV), Californian data protection law (CCPA/CPRA), Chinese data protection law (PIPL), as well as international laws and provisions with a data protection nature is:

Comfort Ajala

Oberer Stephansberg 61

96049 Bamberg

eMail: info@midigistore.shop

Website: https://midigistore.shop/

3. Collection of general data and information

Our websites collect a range of general data and information each time the websites are accessed by a Data Subject or an automated system. This general data and information are stored in the log files of the respective server. Among other things, the (1) browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system accesses our websites (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-websites which are accessed via an accessing system on our websites, (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 used for security purposes in the event of attacks on our information technology systems can be recorded.

When using this general data and information, we generally do not draw any conclusions about the Data Subject. Rather, this information is required to (1) correctly deliver the content of our websites, (2) optimize the content of our websites and the advertising for them, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our websites and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyber-attack. This anonymously collected data and information is therefore evaluated by us both statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our organisation to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the Personal Data processed by us. The data of the server log files are stored separately from all Personal Data provided by a Data Subject.

The purpose of processing is to avert danger and ensure IT security, as well as the aforementioned purposes. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the protection of our information technology systems. The log files are deleted after the stated purposes have been achieved.

4. Contact possibility via the website and other data transfers and your Consent

Our website contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our organisation as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (email address) and possibly a telephone number. If a Data Subject contacts us by email, via a contact form, via an input form or in any other way, the Personal Data transmitted by the Data Subject will be stored automatically. This Personal Data transmitted to us on a voluntary basis by a Data Subject is processed for the purposes of usage or contacting the Data Subject.

We obtain your Consent for the transmission, storage and Processing of your contact data and inquiries and for contacting you in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and Art. 49 (1) (1) (a) GDPR as follows:

By transmitting your Personal Data, you voluntarily consent to the Processing of the Personal Data you have entered or transmitted for the purposes of processing the inquiry and contacting you. By transmitting your data to us, you also voluntarily give your explicit Consent in accordance with Art. 49 (1) (1) (a) GDPR to data transfers to third countries to and by the companies named in this Privacy Policy and for the purposes stated, in particular for such transfers to third countries for which there is or is not an adequacy decision by the EU/EEA and to companies or other bodies that are not subject to an existing adequacy decision on the basis of self-certification or other accession criteria and in which or for which there are significant risks and no suitable guarantees for the protection of your Personal Data (e.g., due to Section 702 FISA, Executive Order EO12333 and the CloudAct in the USA). When you gave your voluntary and explicit Consent, you were aware that there may not be an adequate level of data protection in third countries and that your data subject rights may not be enforceable. You can withdraw your Consent under data protection law at any time with effect for the future. The withdrawal of Consent does not affect the lawfulness of Processing based on Consent before its withdrawal. With a single action (entry and transmission), you give several Consents. These are Consents under EU/EEA data protection law as well as those under the CCPA/CPRA, ePrivacy and telemedia law, and other international legislation, which are required, among other things, as a legal basis for any planned further Processing of your Personal Data. With your action, you also confirm that you have read and taken note of this Privacy Policy.

5. Routine deletion and restriction of Personal Data

We process and store Personal Data for the period required to achieve the purpose of processing or if this has been provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which we are subject, or if a legal basis for the Processing exists.

If the purpose of processing no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, or if the legal basis for the Processing no longer applies, the Personal Data will be routinely restricted or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.

6. Rights of the Data Subject according to GDPR

a) Right to confirmation

Each Data Subject has the right to obtain from the Controller confirmation as to whether or not Personal Data concerning him or her is being processed.

If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time.

b) Right to information

Each Data Subject has the right to obtain from the Controller free information about the Personal Data stored about him/her and a copy of this data at any time. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the Data Subject access to the following information:

• the purposes of 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, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations,

• where possible, the envisaged period for which the Personal Data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period,

• the existence of the right to request from the Controller rectification or erasure of Personal Data or Restriction of Processing of Personal Data concerning the Data Subject or to object to such Processing,

• the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority,

• if the Personal Data is not collected from the Data Subject: All available information about the origin of the data,

• the existence of automated decision-making, including Profiling, referred to in Art. 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.

Furthermore, the Data Subject has a right to information as to whether Personal Data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the Data Subject also has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.

If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time.

c) Right to rectification

Each Data Subject has the right to demand the immediate correction of incorrect Personal Data concerning them. Furthermore, the Data Subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete Personal Data, including by means of a supplementary declaration, taking into account the purposes of the Processing.

If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time.

d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

Each Data Subject has the right, to obtain from the Controller the erasure of Personal Data concerning him or her without undue delay, and the Controller shall have the obligation to erase Personal Data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies, as long as the Processing is not necessary:

• Personal Data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary.

• The Data Subject withdraws Consent on which the Processing is based according to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the Processing.

• The Data Subject objects to the Processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the Processing, or the Data Subject objects to the Processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.

• Personal Data was processed unlawfully.

• The deletion of Personal Data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the Controller is subject.

• The Personal Data was collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Art. 8 (1) GDPR.

If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a Data Subject wishes to request the erasure of Personal Data stored by us, he or she may contact us at any time.

If we have made the Personal Data public and if our organisation is obliged to delete the Personal Data in accordance with Art. 17 (1) GDPR, we shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to inform other data Controllers who process the published Personal Data that the Data Subject has requested the deletion of all links to this Personal Data or of copies or replications of this Personal Data from these other data Controllers, insofar as the Processing is not necessary.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing

Each Data Subject has the right to obtain from the Controller Restriction of Processing where one of the following applies:

• The accuracy of the Personal Data is contested by the Data Subject, for a period enabling the Controller to verify the accuracy of the Personal Data.

• The Processing is unlawful, and the Data Subject opposes the erasure of the Personal Data and requests the restriction of their use instead.

• The Controller no longer needs the Personal Data for the purposes of the Processing, but they are required by the Data Subject for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

• The Data Subject has objected to Processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the Controller override those of the Data Subject.

If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a Data Subject wishes to request the restriction of the Processing of Personal Data stored by us, he or she may contact us at any time.

f) Right to data portability

Each Data Subject has the right to receive the Personal Data concerning him or her, which he or she has provided to a Controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. He or she also has the right to transmit those data to another Controller without hindrance from the Controller to which the Personal Data have been provided, where Processing is based on Consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and the Processing is carried out by automated means, unless the Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Controller.

Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 (1) GDPR, the Data Subject has the right to have the Personal Data transmitted directly from one Controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time.

g) Right to object

Each Data Subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time, to Processing of Personal Data concerning him or her, which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR. This also applies to Profiling based on these provisions.

In the event of an objection, we will no longer process the Personal Data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the Processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the Data Subject or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

If we process Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, the Data Subject shall have the right to object at any time to Processing of Personal Data concerning him or her for such marketing. This also applies to Profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising. If the Data Subject objects to us to the Processing for direct marketing purposes, we will no longer process the Personal Data for these purposes.

In addition, the Data Subject has the right, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to object to Processing of Personal Data concerning him or her by us for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless the Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.

If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time. The Data Subject is also free, in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise his or her right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

h) Automated decisions in individual cases including Profiling

Each Data Subject has the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated Processing, including Profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her, or similarly significantly affects him or her, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the Data Subject and the Controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the Controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the Data Subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the Data Subject’s explicit Consent.

If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the Data Subject and a data Controller, or (2) it is based on the Data Subject’s explicit Consent, we shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the Data Subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the Controller, to express his or her point of view and contest the decision.

If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time.

i) Right to withdraw Consent under data protection law

Each Data Subject has the right to withdraw Consent to the Processing of Personal Data at any time.

If a Data Subject wishes to exercise this right, he or she may contact us at any time.

7. General purpose of Processing, categories of processed data and categories of recipients

The general purpose of processing Personal Data is the handling of all activities relating to the Controller, customers, interested parties, business partners or other contractual or pre-contractual relationships between the aforementioned groups (in the broadest sense) or legal obligations of the Controller. This general purpose applies if no more specific purposes for specific Processing are specified.

The categories of Personal Data that we process are customer data, prospective customer data, employee data (including applicant data) and supplier data. The categories of recipients of Personal Data are public bodies, external bodies, internal processing, intragroup processing and other bodies.

A list of our Processors and data recipients in third countries and, if applicable, international organizations is either published on our website or can be requested from us free of charge.

8. Legal basis for the Processing

Art. 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 party, as is the case, for example, when Processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service or consideration, Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. The same applies to such Processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries about our products or services. If we are subject to a legal obligation which requires the Processing of Personal Data, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR.

In rare cases, it may be necessary to process Personal Data 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 in our organisation and their name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other Third Party. The Processing would then be based on Art. 6 (1) (d) GDPR.

If the Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Controller, the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (e) GDPR.

Ultimately, Processing operations could be based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. This legal basis is used for Processing operations which are not covered by any of the abovementioned legal grounds, if Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our organisation or by a Third Party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the Data Subject which require protection of Personal Data. We are permitted to carry out such Processing operations in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this respect, it took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed, for example, if the Data Subject is a customer of the Controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).

9. Legitimate interests in Processing pursued by the Controller or a Third Party and direct marketing

If the Processing of Personal Data is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and no more specific legitimate interests are stated, our legitimate interest is the performance of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of our staff and our shareholders.

We may send you direct advertising about our own goods or services that are similar to the goods or services you have requested, commissioned or purchased. You may object to direct advertising at any time (e.g. by email). You will not incur any costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates. The Processing of Personal Data for direct marketing purposes is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The legitimate interest is direct marketing.

We send emails containing free bingo resources and product updates.

Our messages and newsletters may also constitute direct marketing communications within the meaning of Article 13(2) of EU Directive 2002/58 (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) and the national law resulting from the Directive, provided that we have obtained your electronic and other contact information in connection with the sale of a service or product, which includes the creation of a free user account that allows you, among other things, to access free content on our websites and publications (newsletters, etc.), provided that we advertise similar products or services through direct marketing, so that direct marketing is also permissible without consent (see ECJ, judgment of November 13, 2025, Case C 654/23). In such cases, you can refuse the use of your contact information at any time free of charge.

10. Duration for which the Personal Data is stored

The criterion for the duration of the storage of Personal Data is the respective statutory retention period. If there is no statutory retention period, the criterion is the contractual or internal retention period. After this period has expired, the corresponding data is routinely deleted if it is no longer required to fulfill or initiate a contract. This applies in particular to all Processing operations for which no more specific criteria have been defined.

11. Legal or contractual provisions for the provision of Personal Data; necessity for the conclusion of the contract; obligation of the Data Subject to provide the Personal Data; possible consequences of non-provision

We would like to 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 on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded for a Data Subject to provide us with Personal Data that must subsequently be processed by us. For example, Data Subjects are obliged to provide us with Personal Data if our organisation concludes a contract with them. Failure to provide Personal Data would mean that the contract with the Data Subject could not be concluded. The Data Subject must contact us before providing Personal Data. We will inform the Data Subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of the Personal Data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the Personal Data and what the consequences would be if the Personal Data were not provided.

12. Existence of automated decision-making

As a responsible company, we do not normally use automated decision-making or Profiling. If, in exceptional cases, we carry out automated decision-making or Profiling, we will inform the Data Subject either separately or via a sub-item in our Privacy Policy (here on our website). In this case, the following applies:

Automated decision-making, including Profiling, may take place if (1) this is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the Data Subject and us, or (2) this is permissible on the basis of Union or Member State legislation to which we are subject and this legislation contains appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the Data Subject, or (3) this takes place with the explicit Consent of the Data Subject.

In the cases referred to in Art. 22 (2) (a) and (c) GDPR, we shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the Data Subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests. In these cases, you have the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the Controller, to express your point of view and to contest the decision.

Meaningful information on the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such Processing for the Data Subject will be provided in this Privacy Policy where applicable.

13. Recipients in a third country and appropriate or adequate safeguards and how to obtain a copy of them or where they are available.

According to Art. 46 (1) GDPR, the Controller or Processor may only transfer Personal Data to a third country if the Controller or Processor has provided appropriate safeguards and if enforceable rights and effective legal remedies are available to the Data Subjects. Appropriate safeguards can be provided by standard contractual clauses without the need for special approval from a supervisory authority, Art. 46 (2) (c) GDPR.

The EU standard contractual clauses or other appropriate safeguards are agreed with all recipients from third countries prior to the first transfer of Personal Data, or the transfers are based on adequacy decisions. Consequently, it is ensured that appropriate safeguards, enforceable rights and effective legal remedies are guaranteed for all Processing of Personal Data. Any Data Subject can obtain a copy of the standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions from us. In addition, the standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions are available in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Art. 45 (3) GDPR authorizes the European Commission to decide by means of an implementing decision that a non-EU country ensures an adequate level of protection. This means a level of protection for Personal Data that essentially corresponds to the level of protection within the EU. Adequacy decisions mean that Personal Data can flow from the EU (as well as from Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) to a third country without further obstacles. Similar regulations apply to the United Kingdom, Switzerland and some other countries.

In all cases where the European Commission, or a government or competent authority of another country, has decided that a third country ensures an adequate level of protection and/or a valid framework exists (e.g., EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework), all transfers by us to the members of such frameworks (e.g., self-certified entities) are based solely on the membership of that entity in the respective framework or on the respective adequacy decisions. If we or one of our group companies is a member of such a framework, all transfers to us or our group company are based exclusively on the membership of the respective company in this framework. If we or one of our group companies is located in a third country with an adequate level of protection, all transfers to us or our group company are based solely on the respective adequacy decisions.

Any Data Subject can obtain a copy of the frameworks from us. In addition, the frameworks are also available in the Official Journal of the European Union or in the published legal materials or on the websites of data protection supervisory authorities or other authorities or institutions.

14. Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority

As the Controller, we are obliged to inform the Data Subject of the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The right to lodge a complaint is regulated in Art. 77 (1) GDPR. According to this provision, without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, every Data Subject has the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of his or her habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if the Data Subject considers that the Processing of Personal Data relating to him or her infringes the General Data Protection Regulation. The right to lodge a complaint has been restricted by the EU legislator to the effect that it can only be exercised with a single supervisory authority (Recital 141 Sentence 1 GDPR). This provision is intended to avoid duplicate complaints in the same matter by the same Data Subject. If a Data Subject wishes to complain about us, it is therefore requested that only one supervisory authority is contacted.

15. Registration or filling in input masks on our website and your Consent

You have the option of registering on our websites by providing Personal Data and/or filling out input masks. Which Personal Data is transmitted to us in the process is determined by the respective input mask used for registration or input. The Personal Data you enter will be processed exclusively for internal use by us and for our own purposes. However, we may pass on your Personal Data to one or more Processors, for example to parcel service providers, who also use your Personal Data exclusively for purposes that are attributable to us as the Controller. Disclosure may also take place if you have commissioned the disclosure from us. The legal basis is then Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

When you register or enter data on our website, the IP address assigned by your internet service provider (ISP), the date and time of registration or entry may also be stored. This data is stored against the background that this is the only way to prevent misuse of our services and, if necessary, to make it possible to investigate criminal offenses. In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary for our security. The purpose of processing is the prevention and detection of misuse and the investigation of criminal offenses, as well as the aforementioned purposes. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is in particular the protection of our information technology systems and the investigation of criminal offenses. This data is not disclosed to Third Parties unless there is a legal obligation to disclose it, or the disclosure serves the purpose of criminal prosecution.

The registration, entry and transmission of your Personal Data also enables us to offer you content or services which, due to the nature of the matter, can only be offered to registered persons or persons known to us. You are free to change the Personal Data provided during registration at any time or to have it completely deleted from our database. The purposes of processing are the receipt of data by us and the use of your data for further Processing, for communication with you and the illustration or implementation of the registration or input purposes. The legal basis is your Consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and/or Art. 49 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.

By entering and transmitting your data, you voluntarily consent to the Processing of the Personal Data you have entered. By entering and transmitting your data to us, you also voluntarily give your explicit Consent in accordance with Art. 49 (1) (1) (a) GDPR to data transfers to third countries to and by the companies named in this Privacy Policy and for the purposes stated, in particular for such transfers to third countries for which there is or is not an adequacy decision by the EU/EEA and to companies or other bodies that are not subject to an existing adequacy decision on the basis of self-certification or other accession criteria and in which or for which there are significant risks and no suitable guarantees for the protection of your Personal Data (e.g., due to Section 702 FISA, Executive Order EO12333 and the CloudAct in the USA). When giving your voluntary and explicit Consent, you were aware that there may not be an adequate level of data protection in third countries and that your data subject rights may not be enforceable. You can withdraw your Consent under data protection law at any time with effect for the future. The withdrawal of Consent does not affect the lawfulness of Processing based on Consent before its withdrawal. With a single action (entry and transmission), you give several Consents. These are Consents under EU/EEA data protection law as well as those under the CCPA/CPRA, ePrivacy and telemedia law, and other international legislation, which are required, among other things, as a legal basis for any planned further Processing of your Personal Data. With your action, you also confirm that you have read and taken note of this Privacy Policy.

Upon request, we will provide any Data Subject at any time with information about which Personal Data about the Data Subject is stored. We will also correct or delete Personal Data at the request or notice of the Data Subject, provided that this does not conflict with any statutory retention obligations or other reasons justifying Processing. All our employees are available to you as contact persons in this context.

16. Cookies and external connections, advertising IDs and your Consent

We use cookies, advertising IDs and external connections on our websites to improve the user experience on the one hand and to optimize our advertising and existing processes on the other. Cookies are small text files that are stored by your browser on your computer or system and that contain information to identify you more quickly during a visit. Almost all modern websites use cookies, advertising IDs and/or external connections.

Cookies usually have a so-called cookie ID. This ID is unique for each cookie and helps to distinguish your browser from others. This allows us to tailor our service to your needs and provide you with personalized user experience. Cookies also make it easier for you to use websites. For example, you do not have to log in to an online store or website every time a cookie remembers your data. You can deactivate the use of cookies in your browser at any time or delete stored cookies. We would like to point out that you may not be able to use all the functions on our websites without the stored cookies.

Advertising IDs are tied to your hardware. This ID is unique for each device and helps to distinguish your devices from others. This allows us to tailor our service to your needs and provide you with personalized user experience.

External connections are established to load and store external content and external cookies, and aim to optimize the user experience, advertising and our processes. The legal basis for the storage and reading of our cookies, advertising IDs and the establishment of external connections are the aforementioned legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR), unless separate Consent has been obtained from you in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and/or Art. 49 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.

The following applies to all cookies, advertising IDs and external connections integrated in a cookie banner:

By clicking on the Consent button in our cookie banner, you voluntarily consent to the setting or activation of the respective cookies and external connections, as well as to the transmission of advertising IDs and operating system advertising IDs, such as AdIDs (Android), IDFAs (Apple) or the Windows advertising ID, (Consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR), the functions of which are explained in more detail in this Privacy Policy or in the documents or external links linked below and are therefore known to you. By clicking the Consent button, you also voluntarily give your explicit Consent in accordance with Art. 49 (1) (1) (a) GDPR to personalized advertising, Advertising ID transfers and for other data transfers to third countries for and by the companies and purposes mentioned in this Privacy Policy, in particular for such transfers to third countries for which there is or is not an adequacy decision of the EU/EEA and to companies or other entities that are not subject to an existing adequacy decision due to self-certification or other accession criteria, and in or for which there are significant risks and no appropriate safeguards for the protection of your Personal Data (e.g., due to Section 702 FISA, Executive Order EO12333 and the CloudAct in the USA). When giving your voluntary and explicit Consent, you were aware that there may not be an adequate level of data protection in third countries and that your data subject rights may not be enforceable. You can withdraw your Consent under data protection law at any time with effect for the future, e.g., by changing your cookie settings or deleting your cookies. The withdrawal of Consent does not affect the lawfulness of Processing based on Consent before its withdrawal. With a single action (pressing the Consent button), you give several Consents. These are Consents under EU/EEA data protection law as well as those under CCPA/CPRA, ePrivacy and telemedia law, and other international legislation, which are necessary, among other things, for storing and reading out information and are required as a legal basis for any planned further Processing of the data read out. Your Consent includes, in particular, explicit Consent to all downstream data Processing by third-party providers, which may also take place in unsafe third countries, in particular for personalized and targeted advertising, by all companies named in our Privacy Policy, as well as their sub-Processors and Controllers who receive or get transmitted data from these third-party providers or us within a data Processing chain. You are aware that you can refuse your Consent by clicking on the other button or, if necessary, make individual settings. By doing so, you also confirm that you have read and acknowledged this Privacy Policy.

For all cookies and external links included in our cookie banner, in addition to the legal bases listed in other areas of this Privacy Policy, the Consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and/or the explicit Consent pursuant to Art. 49 (1) (1) (a) GDPR also apply as legal bases.

17. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent

Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent is a WordPress plugin that supports compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR and CCPA) by providing a user-friendly solution for managing cookie Consents. This plugin helps website operators to obtain and document legally required Consents for data processing and cookie use from website visitors. It processes and stores information about users’ Consent to cookies and their IP addresses.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie consent is to comply with data protection laws through the use of cookie consent tools. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR, as the Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which our organisation is subject.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The use of Personal Data is required by law, as it is necessary to fulfill legal obligations in the area of data protection and Consent management. Users are required to indicate their cookie preferences or reject cookies, and this information must be stored to properly document the decision.

Further information about Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie consent can be found at https://complianz.io/.

18. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA

Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA is a WordPress plugin that enables website operators to inform users about the use of cookies on their website and obtain their Consent in accordance with data protection regulations (GDPR and CCPA). The plugin supports the setup of customizable notifications and Consent mechanisms and can save user settings for cookies and manage preferences.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA is to ensure compliance with data protection regulations by providing transparent information and managing user Consents to cookies and similar technologies. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR to comply with the legal requirements for the documentation of user Consents.

More information about Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA can be found via the WordPress plugin repository at WordPress.org.

19. Data protection provisions about the application and use of GDPR Cookie Compliance (CCPA, DS-GVO, Cookie Consent)

GDPR Cookie Compliance is a WordPress plugin designed to help website owners comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other data protection laws. It allows users to manage their cookie settings and gives them control over which cookies are stored on their device. The plugin does not collect any Personal Data, but it helps website operators to document and manage the Consent of their visitors to the storage of cookies.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using GDPR Cookie Compliance is to provide website operators with a tool that allows them to obtain the Consent of their users to the use of cookies and related technologies in accordance with legal data protection regulations. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR because Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Controller is subject.

Further information about GDPR cookie compliance can be found at WordPress.org.

20. Data protection provisions about the application and use of GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner

GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner is a WordPress plugin that helps website owners ensure compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The plugin makes it easy to set up a cookie notice banner that informs visitors about the use of cookies on the website and obtains their Consent before cookies are set.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner is to allow users to transparently manage their Consent to the use of cookies. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR, as the Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Controller is subject.

More information about GDPR/CCPA Cookie consent Banner can be found at WordPress.org.

21. Data protection provisions about the application and use of WordPress.com

WordPress.com is a platform that offers blogging and website creation services. WordPress.com allows users to create and manage their own websites or blogs without any technical knowledge. WordPress.com offers a variety of plugins that allow users to customize the design and functionality of their websites.

When using WordPress.com, Personal Data such as names, email addresses, payment information (for premium services), as well as usage data such as website visits and interactions with the platform are processed. This information is required to provide the services offered, manage user accounts, provide support and ensure the security of the platform.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Automattic, Inc., 60 29th Street 343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, Automattic A8C Ireland Ltd., Grand Canal Dock, 25 Herbert Pl, Dublin, D02 AY86, Ireland, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of data processing is the use of blogging and website creation services. Processing is based on the performance of a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, to which the Data Subject is a party, and on legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, such as the use of an efficient platform, the improvement of our services and ensuring platform security.

The company that operates the service is based in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. The company that operates the service may be a certified member of one or more of the data privacy frameworks. You can find more information at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/list. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the contractual relationship between us and the company that operates the service or statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us or the company that operates the service with Personal Data. However, if you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services or those of the company operating the service.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of WordPress.com can be found at https://automattic.com.

22. Subscription to our newsletter and your Consent

We inform our customers and business partners about offers and news at regular intervals by means of a newsletter. You are therefore given the opportunity to subscribe to our newsletter on our website. The Personal Data transmitted to us when you subscribe to the newsletter can be understood from the input mask used. You can only receive our newsletter if (1) you have a valid email address and (2) you have registered to receive the newsletter.

For legal reasons, a confirmation email is sent to the email address entered by a Data Subject for the first time for the newsletter using the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email is used to check whether the owner of the email address as the Data Subject has authorized the receipt of the newsletter. The legal basis for sending this double opt-in confirmation email is Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR, as there is a legal obligation to send a newsletter only to confirmed recipients.

When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the internet service provider (ISP) of the internet connection used by the Data Subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The storage of this data is necessary to be able to trace the (possible) misuse of a Data Subject’s email address at a later point in time and therefore serves as legal protection for the Controller. The legal basis for Processing is also Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR.

We obtain your Consent for the transmission and storage of your email address for the subscription to our newsletter in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and Art. 49 (1) (1) (a) GDPR as follows:

By entering and transmitting your Personal Data, you voluntarily consent to the Processing of the Personal Data you have entered for the purpose of sending our newsletter. By entering and transmitting your data to us, you also voluntarily give your explicit Consent in accordance with Art. 49 (1) (1) (a) GDPR to data transfers to third countries to and by the companies named in this Privacy Policy and for the purposes mentioned, in particular for such transfers to third countries for which there is or is not an adequacy decision by the EU/EEA and to companies or other bodies that are not subject to an existing adequacy decision on the basis of self-certification or other accession criteria and in which or for which there are significant risks and no suitable guarantees for the protection of your Personal Data (e.g., due to Section 702 FISA, Executive Order EO12333 and the CloudAct in the USA). When you gave your voluntary and explicit Consent, you were aware that there may not be an adequate level of data protection in third countries and that your data subject rights may not be enforceable. You can withdraw your Consent under data protection law at any time with effect for the future. The withdrawal of Consent does not affect the lawfulness of Processing based on Consent before its withdrawal. With a single action (entry and transmission), you give several Consents. These are Consents under EU/EEA data protection law as well as those under the CCPA/CPRA, ePrivacy and telemedia law, and other international legislation, which are required, among other things, as a legal basis for any planned further Processing of your Personal Data. With your action, you also confirm that you have read and taken note of this Privacy Policy.

Your Consent to the Processing of Personal Data that you have given us for the storage of the email address for sending the newsletter can be revoked at any time. There is a corresponding link in every newsletter for the purpose of revoking Consent. It is also possible to inform us of your wish to unsubscribe by other means (e.g., by telephone).

The Personal Data collected when registering for the newsletter will be used exclusively to send our newsletter. Furthermore, subscribers to the newsletter may be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a registration in this regard, as could be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offer or changes to the technical circumstances. The Personal Data collected as part of the newsletter service will not be passed on to Third Parties.

By subscribing to our newsletter, you conclude a contract with us for the delivery of the newsletter, which is why the Processing in connection with the dispatch is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR as the legal basis. The contract can be terminated at any time.

23. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Mailchimp

Mailchimp is a marketing automation platform and email marketing service that enables businesses to reach their target audience through personalized email campaigns and targeted promotions. The platform provides tools for segmenting contacts, designing email templates, analyzing campaign results and integrating with a variety of other services to support effective customer communication.

When using Mailchimp, Personal Data such as names, email addresses, usage data (e.g., interactions with emails, access times, preferences) and demographic information as well as purchase histories are processed. This data enables the creation of personalized marketing campaigns, the improvement of the user experience and the provision of relevant content for recipients.

The company that operates the service and therefore the recipient of the Personal Data is: The Rocket Science Group, LLC, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of processing is the use of marketing automation and email marketing services. The Processing in the system is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, whereby our legitimate interest lies in the effective communication with customers and interested parties as well as in the optimization of our processes. The Processing of email addresses is based on the Consent of the recipient in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, the explicit Consent of the recipient in accordance with Art. 49 (1) (1) (a) GDPR or on the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Mailchimp may be retrieved under https://mailchimp.com.

24. Newsletter tracking

Our newsletters contain so-called tracking pixels and/or tracking links. Tracking pixels are miniature graphics that are embedded in emails sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and log file analysis. This allows a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns to be carried out. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, we can recognize whether and when an email was opened by a Data Subject and which links in the email were accessed by the Data Subject.

The pixel-code or tracking pixel data collected via our newsletter is stored and evaluated by us to optimize the newsletter dispatch and to adapt the content of future newsletters even better to the interests of the recipients. The above purposes are the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). This Personal Data collected by us will not be passed on to Third Parties.

You are entitled to withdraw the Consent you gave us via the double opt-in procedure for the newsletter and to cancel the newsletter contract with us at any time.

25. Data protection provisions about the application and use of MailPoet

MailPoet is a WordPress plugin that allows users to manage and send newsletters, automated emails and post notifications directly from their WordPress dashboard. It provides a comprehensive platform for email marketing, including the creation of subscriber lists and the segmentation of these lists for targeted campaigns. MailPoet processes Personal Data such as email addresses, usernames and any other information required for email marketing.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using MailPoet is to use email marketing tools for WordPress users to develop effective and personalized communication strategies. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, as it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the Data Subject is party or to take steps prior to entering into a contract, and on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR for Processing operations that serve to improve the marketing experience and optimize customer satisfaction (legitimate interests).

The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are internal, statutory, or contractual retention periods. The use of Personal Data is required by contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are obliged to provide us with Personal Data for this Processing activity if you wish to use the functions of MailPoet.

Further information about MailPoet can be found at https://www.mailpoet.com/.

26. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Pinterest for WooCommerce

Pinterest for WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin that enables seamless integration between WooCommerce stores and the Pinterest platform. It allows store owners to promote and sell their products directly on Pinterest by automatically creating and managing product pins. By using this plugin, data such as product information, images and prices are transmitted to Pinterest to generate corresponding pins there.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using Pinterest for WooCommerce is to increase the sale and visibility of products by using the Pinterest social media platform. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in marketing optimization and increasing sales through the presence on Pinterest.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are internal, statutory, or contractual retention periods. The use of Personal Data is not required by law or contract, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data. If you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services, functionality, or the plugin.

More information about Pinterest for WooCommerce can be found at WordPress.org.

27. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Akismet Anti-Spam

Akismet Anti-Spam is a plugin for WordPress that is designed to detect and filter spam in comments and contact forms. The tool compares submitted comments and form data with a global database of known spam characteristics to identify and block unwanted or harmful content. Akismet processes data such as IP addresses, user agents, the URL of the commented page, the name of the commenter, the email address and the actual text content of the comment.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using Akismet Anti-Spam is to prevent and reduce spam on WordPress-based websites. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in protecting the website and its users from spam and abuse and in maintaining the quality of the content published on the website.

The company that operates the service is located in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. The company that operates the service may have concluded one of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses with us. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Akismet can be found at https://akismet.com.

28. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Rank Math SEO

Rank Math SEO is a WordPress plugin that aims to improve the search engine optimization (SEO) of websites. It offers a variety of features such as optimizing meta tags, creating sitemaps, managing redirects, and analyzing SEO performance. Rank Math SEO processes data such as content metadata, SEO settings, user interactions and Personal Data contained in the website’s SEO information.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using Rank Math SEO is to optimize the website for search engines to increase visibility and ranking. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in improving the online presence of the website, which leads directly to improved traffic and increased business results.

Further information about Rank Math SEO can be found at https://rankmath.com/.

29. Data protection provisions about the application and use of ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7

ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7 is a WordPress plugin that integrates Google’s reCAPTCHA v2 technology into Contact Form 7. This plugin provides additional protection against spam and abuse by verifying that a user is human before the form is submitted. By integrating reCAPTCHA, user data such as IP addresses are transmitted to Google to perform the security check and ensure that the form submission is legitimate.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7 is to improve the security of contact forms by preventing spam and automated submissions. The Processing of data such as IP addresses, which are required for the functionality of reCAPTCHA, is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, which is based on the legitimate interest of the website operator to protect its website from misuse and spam.

More information about ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7 can be found at WordPress.org.

30. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Autoptimize

Autoptimize is a WordPress plugin that aims to improve the performance of websites by applying various optimization techniques. These include compressing and merging CSS and JavaScript files, optimizing HTML code and loading fonts and images in an efficient manner. Autoptimize helps to shorten website loading times and reduce server load. The plugin does not store any Personal Data but can affect the performance of pages that contain and therefore process such data.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using Autoptimize is to improve website performance by optimizing resource loading and reducing page load time. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in ensuring a better user experience and optimizing server resources.

More information about Autoptimize can be found in the WordPress plugin repository at WordPress.org.

31. Data protection provisions about the application and use of BackWPup

BackWPup is a WordPress plugin that offers comprehensive solutions for backing up and restoring WordPress websites. It allows users to create complete website backups that include database, files, plugins and themes and store them on various storage solutions such as Dropbox, Amazon S3 and FTP servers. While BackWPup does not collect any Personal Data from end users, the backup files may contain stored Personal Data, depending on the content of the website.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using BackWPup is to provide a reliable method of backing up and restoring website data to prevent data loss and facilitate website maintenance. The Processing of the Personal Data contained in the backups is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in ensuring the integrity, availability and security of the website data.

Further information about BackWPup can be found at https://backwpup.com/.

32. Data protection provisions about the application and use of WooCommerce

WooCommerce is a comprehensive e-commerce solution for websites based on WordPress, allowing users to sell products and services online. As an open-source plugin, WooCommerce offers a variety of features for online stores, including product management, shopping cart, checkout, payment processing and shipping options.

When using WooCommerce, Personal Data such as names, email addresses, physical addresses, payment information and purchase history of customers are processed. In addition, information on website usage and interaction with the online store may be collected. This data is required to provide online sales services, process orders, provide support and offer personalized shopping experiences.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of data processing is the use of an efficient and simple store solution. Processing is based on the performance of a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, to which the Data Subject is a party, and on legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, such as the use of an efficient and simple store solution.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is required by contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are obliged to provide us with Personal Data for this Processing activity.

For general information about data protection when using WooCommerce, users can view the Privacy Policy at https://woocommerce.com.

33. Data protection provisions about the application and use of WooPayments

WooPayments is an integrated payment gateway for WooCommerce stores that enables payments to be processed directly on the store page without customers having to leave the website. This plugin enables the Processing of payment data such as credit card numbers, transaction amounts and customer data directly within the WooCommerce platform.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using WooPayments is to enable seamless payment processing for online stores that use WooCommerce. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, as it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the Data Subject is party or to take steps prior to entering into a contract.

Further information about WooPayments can be found at https://woocommerce.com/.

34. Data protection provisions about the application and use of WordPress Popular Posts

WordPress Popular Posts is a WordPress plugin that makes it possible to display a list of the most popular posts on a website. This function is based on various criteria such as the number of views or comments within an adjustable time period. The plugin collects data on visitors’ access to the posts to determine which content is the most popular. It can store data such as IP addresses and user agents of visitors to determine unique visits, depending on the settings of the website administrator.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using WordPress Popular Posts is to display and analyze the most popular content on a website to make relevant posts easily accessible to readers and to provide website operators with insights into the interests of their target group. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, whereby our legitimate interest lies in the optimization of the website content and the improvement of the user experience through the use of popular content.

More information about WordPress Popular Posts can be found at WordPress.org.

35. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Wordfence

Wordfence is a security plugin for WordPress websites that provide comprehensive protection against malware, hacking attempts and other threats. It includes features such as firewall protection, malware scanning, live traffic monitoring and the ability to block IP addresses to increase the security of WordPress websites. Wordfence helps website owners protect their sites from attacks and maintain the integrity of their data.

When using Wordfence, Personal Data such as IP addresses, visit data (e.g., pages accessed, time of visit) and email addresses (when using Wordfence Central or for notification purposes) are processed. This information is required to identify security threats, ward off attacks and inform users about security problems.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Defiant, Inc., 1700 Westlake Ave N, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98109, USA.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of data processing is the use of security services for WordPress websites. Processing is based on legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, such as ensuring the security and integrity of websites and protection against cyber threats.

The company that operates the service is located in a third country, namely in the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. The company that operates the service may have concluded one of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses with us. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Wordfence can be found at https://www.wordfence.com.

36. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Contact Form 7 – Dynamic Text Extension

Contact Form 7 – Dynamic Text Extension is an extension plugin for the WordPress plugin Contact Form 7 that enables the dynamic input of text into form fields based on other values within the page, user input or external sources. This functionality facilitates the automatic filling of forms with specific data, which is particularly useful for personalized requests and automated processes.

The application is installed on our own IT infrastructure. We are the company operating the service.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using Contact Form 7 – Dynamic Text Extension is to extend the functionality of contact forms by enabling dynamic content. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, whereby our legitimate interest lies in improving the user-friendliness and efficiency of online forms.

More information about Contact Form 7 – Dynamic Text Extension can be found at WordPress.org.

37. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Facebook

Facebook is a social network that offers people the opportunity to connect, share content and communicate online. Users can create profiles, post photos and videos, exchange messages and organize themselves into groups. Facebook also offers companies and organizations a platform for advertising and interacting with their target group.

When using Facebook, Personal Data such as names, email addresses, telephone numbers, usage data, location information, and information on shared content is processed. This data is necessary to provide the platform, offer personalized content and advertising, ensure user safety, and develop new services.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Meta Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., Merrion Road, Dublin D04 X2K5, Ireland, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR. The representative under national law in the United Kingdom is: Meta Platforms Technologies UK Ltd, 10 Brock Street, Regent’s Place, London, NW1 3FG, United Kingdom.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of processing is to use and improve the social network functions and network services. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR for the performance of a contract to which the Data Subject is party and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, whereby our legitimate interest lies in improving the user experience, providing personalized content and advertising and ensuring the security of the network.

The company that operates the service is located in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. The company that operates the service may be a certified member of one or more of the data privacy frameworks. You can find more information at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/list. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Facebook can be found at https://facebook.com.

38. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Pinterest

Pinterest is a platform for visual discoveries that allows us to share and save images, ideas, and content. When using Pinterest, personal data such as usage data, search queries, IP addresses, and interaction data with content are processed in order to personalize the user experience and suggest content. This data is used to improve recommendations, provide personalized advertising and optimize the use of the platform.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Pinterest, Inc., 651 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR.

Purposes for which personal data are to be processed and the legal basis for the processing: The purpose of the processing is to improve the user experience through personalized content and recommendations as well as advertising. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, whereby the legitimate interest lies in the provision of relevant content and personalized advertising.

The company that operates the service is based in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. The company that operates the service may have concluded one of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses with us. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the personal data is processed are the contractual relationship between us and the company that operates the service or statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of personal data is neither legally nor contractually required, nor is it necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us or the company that operates the service with personal data. However, if you do not provide it, you may not be able to use our services or those of the company operating the service.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Pinterest may be retrieved under https://www.pinterest.com/.

39. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Amazon Pay

Amazon Pay is a payment service provider from Amazon that enables us to process payments for our products and services securely and easily via the Amazon platform. When using Amazon Pay, personal data such as name, address, email address, payment information and transaction data are collected and processed. This information is necessary to authorize payments, verify the identity of the buyer, prevent fraud and make a secure payment. Amazon Pay also uses this data to improve transaction security and to analyze payment processing. By using Amazon Pay, we offer our customers a familiar and convenient payment method that processes their data securely.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Amazon Payments, Inc., 410 Terry Ave. N Seattle, Washington, 98109-5210, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, Amazon Payments Europe SCA, 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy, 1855 Luxemburg, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR. The representative under national law in the United Kingdom is: Amazon Payments UK Ltd., 1 Principal Place, Worship Street, London, EC2A 2FA, United Kingdom.

Purposes for which personal data is to be processed and the legal basis for the processing: The purpose of the processing is to carry out online payments and to ensure a secure payment process. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, as it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party.

The company that operates the service is based in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. The company that operates the service may have concluded one of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses with us. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the personal data is processed are the contractual relationship between us and the company that operates the service or statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are obliged to provide us with personal data for this processing operation.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions can be found at https://pay.amazon.com/.

40. Data protection provisions about the application and use of American Express

American Express is a global financial services company that offers a variety of products and services, including credit cards, charge cards and other business solutions. When using American Express services, Personal Data such as name, address, telephone number, email address, financial information and transaction data are collected and processed. The Processing of data is necessary to provide the financial services offered, to verify the identity of customers, to approve transactions, to prevent fraud and to create personalized offers.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: American Express Company, 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10285, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, American Express Europe S.A., Güterplatz 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR. The representative under national law in the United Kingdom is: American Express Services Europe Ltd., Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9AX, United Kingdom.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using American Express is the use of financial services, the management of customer accounts, and the execution of payments. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, as it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the Data Subject is party or to take steps prior to entering into a contract. In addition, the Processing may be based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR if it concerns the use of the services and the provision of personalized offers.

The company that operates the service is based in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. The company that operates the service may have concluded one of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses with us. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data for this Processing activity. However, if you do not provide it, you will not be able to use our services.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of American Express can be found at https://www.americanexpress.com.

41. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Apple Pay

Apple Pay is a payment service from Apple Inc. that allows users to make payments securely and conveniently using their Apple devices such as iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac. By using Apple Pay, users can pay in stores, apps and on websites without having to use physical payment cards or cash. When setting up and using Apple Pay, Personal Data such as credit or debit card numbers, transaction data, device information and location data are processed. This information is used to authorize transactions, prevent fraud and improve the user experience.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Apple, Inc., One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, Apple Distribution International Ltd., Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Irland, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR. The representative under Art. 14 of the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) in Switzerland is: Apple Switzerland AG, Löwenstrasse 29, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of using Apple Pay is to provide a secure and convenient payment service. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, as it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the Data Subject is party. In addition, the Processing may be based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR if it concerns the improvement of security and fraud prevention, our use of the solution or the acceptance of the Apple Pay payment method.

The company that operates the service is based in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. Apple may be a certified member of one or more of the Data Privacy Frameworks. You can find more information at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/list. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data for this Processing activity. However, if you do not provide it, you will not be able to use our services.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Apple Pay can be found at https://www.apple.com.

42. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google Pay

Google Pay is a digital payment service from Google LLC that enables users to make payments securely and conveniently via their mobile devices or the internet. Google Pay supports contactless payments in stores, online purchases and money transfers between users. It integrates various payment methods such as credit cards, debit cards and bank accounts to provide a seamless payment experience. In addition, Google Pay offers features such as storing loyalty cards, gift cards and airline tickets.

When using Google Pay, Personal Data such as names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, payment information, transaction data and device information are processed. This information is necessary to provide payment services, ensure the security of transactions, prevent fraud and create personalized offers.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR. The representative under national law in the United Kingdom is: Google UK Limited, Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TQ, United Kingdom. The representative under Art. 14 of the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) in Switzerland is: Google Switzerland GmbH, Brandschenkestrasse 110, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of processing is the use and optimization of the payment service. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR for the performance of a contract to which the Data Subject is party and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, whereby our legitimate interest lies in the provision and use of a secure, efficient and user-friendly payment system.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data for this Processing activity. However, if you do not provide it, you will not be able to use our services.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google Pay can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

43. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Klarna

Klarna is a financial technology company that offers innovative payment solutions for consumers and merchants. With services such as “Pay Now”, “Pay Later” and “Installment Purchase”, Klarna enables flexible payment processing for online shopping. Klarna improves the shopping experience through simple, secure and fast payment transactions while offering protection for buyers and sellers.

When using Klarna services, Personal Data such as names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, financial information, transaction data and information about purchasing behavior are processed. This data is necessary to provide payment services, verify identity, prevent fraud and ensure customer support.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Klarna Bank AB (publ), Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden. The representative under national law in the United Kingdom is: Klarna Financial Services UK Limited, 10 York Road, London, SE1 7ND, United Kingdom.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of processing is the use and optimization of payment services. Processing is based on the performance of a contract (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR) to which the Data Subject is party and on legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR), such as the improvement of the user experience, the prevention of fraud and compliance with legal requirements.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data for this Processing activity. However, if you do not provide it, you will not be able to use our services.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Klarna may be retrieved under https://www.klarna.com.

44. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Maestro (debit card service from Mastercard)

We use Maestro, an international debit card service of the Mastercard brand, to enable secure, direct account debits in payment transactions, both for point-of-sale sales and for ATM transactions and online payments. Maestro cards are often integrated into Girocards (“Maestro Co-Branding”) and allow cashless payments and cash withdrawals with PIN-based or contactless authorization. When the service is used, personal data is processed, in particular card numbers (e.g., for payment processing), transaction details (e.g., date, time, amount, merchant ID), IP address or location data, device type and security-related metadata such as the terminal used. This information is processed in order to authorize payments, prevent fraud, carry out billing processes and ensure system integrity. Processing takes place in the context of card payments via the global Mastercard network.

The company that operates the service and therefore the recipient of the personal data is: Mastercard, Inc, 2000 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577, USA. For data subjects in the EU and the EEA, Mastercard Europe SA, Chaussée de Tervuren 198A, 1410 Waterloo, Belgium, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR.

Purposes for which personal data is to be processed and the legal basis for the processing: The purpose of the processing is the authorization and execution of Maestro payments, fraud detection, security analyses and ensuring smooth payment processes. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps prior to entering into a contract and on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in the use of the payment option, the maintenance of system integrity and protection against misuse.

The company that operates the service is based in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of standard contractual clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. The company that operates the service may have concluded one of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses with us. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.

The criteria for determining the duration for which personal data is processed result from legal requirements (e.g., Payment Services Directive, money laundering regulations, commercial law or tax law) or internal retention periods. The provision of personal data is necessary for the execution of payments. Without this data, the payment services cannot be used.

Further information on data protection and card transactions can be found in Mastercard’s global privacy policy at https://www.mastercard.com/.

45. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Mastercard

Mastercard is a technology company in the payments sector that enables individuals, businesses and organizations to make electronic payments securely and efficiently. Mastercard offers a wide range of payment products and services, including credit, debit and prepaid cards issued by banks and financial institutions and accepted at millions of merchants worldwide. In addition, Mastercard develops innovative payment solutions such as contactless technologies and mobile payment systems to enhance the shopping experience and ensure the security of transactions.

When using Mastercard products and services, Personal Data such as names, card numbers, transaction data (e.g., purchase amounts, purchase data, merchant information), and location data are processed. This information is necessary to authorize transactions, prevent fraud, provide customer service and improve the user experience.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Mastercard, Inc., 2000 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, Mastercard Europe SA, Chaussée de Tervuren 198A, 1410 Waterloo, Belgium, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of processing is the use of payment services and the improvement of payment security. Processing is based on the performance of a contract (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR) to which the Data Subject is party and on legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR), such as the prevention of fraud and the use of cashless payment technologies.

The company that operates the service is based in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. Mastercard may have concluded one of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses with us. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data for this Processing activity. However, if you do not provide it, you will not be able to use our services.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Mastercard can be found at https://www.mastercard.de.

46. Data protection provisions about the application and use of PayPal

PayPal is a payment service provider that enables us to process payments for our products and services securely and efficiently online. By using PayPal, personal data such as name, address, e-mail address, payment information and transaction data are processed. This data is necessary to authorize payments, verify the identity of the buyer, prevent fraud and process the payment securely. PayPal also uses this information to analyze transactions and improve security measures. In addition, PayPal helps us to optimize the payment process and offer users a convenient payment option.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: PayPal, Inc., 2211 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95131, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR. The representative under national law in the United Kingdom is: Bird & Bird GDPR Representative UK, 12 New Fetter Lane, Holborn, London, EC4A 1JP, United Kingdom.

Purposes for which personal data are to be processed and the legal basis for the processing: The purpose of the processing is to carry out online payments and to ensure a secure payment process. Processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, as it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party.

The company that operates the service is based in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. The company that operates the service may have concluded one of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses with us. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the personal data is processed are the contractual relationship between us and the company that operates the service or statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are obliged to provide us with personal data for this processing operation.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of PayPal, Inc. can be found at https://www.paypal.com/am/home.

47. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Stripe

Stripe is a technology company that provides powerful and flexible tools for e-commerce, including payment processing, billing, and fiscal management solutions. Stripe enables businesses of all sizes to accept and process online payments, manage subscriptions, and perform fraud prevention. The platform is known for reducing the complexity of financial transactions and making them more secure and user-friendly.

When using Stripe services, Personal Data such as names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, bank and payment information and transaction data are processed. This information is necessary to provide payment services, prevent fraud, provide customer support and comply with legal requirements.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Stripe, Inc., 354 Oyster Point Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94080, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, Stripe Payments Europe Limited, 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, D02 H210, Ireland, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR. The representative under national law in the United Kingdom is: Stripe Payments UK Ltd., 9th Floor, 107 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6DN, United Kingdom.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of data processing lies in the use of payment processing via Stripe. Processing is based on the performance of a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, to which the Data Subject is a party, and on legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, such as the improvement of our services, fraud prevention, the use of efficient payment applications, and compliance with legal requirements.

The company that operates the service is based in a third country, namely the USA. Transfers to third countries may be based on the conclusion of Standard Contractual Clauses or other suitable or appropriate safeguards referred to in Art. 46 (2) GDPR. The company that operates the service may have concluded one of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses with us. You can request a copy of the suitable or appropriate safeguards from us.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data for this Processing activity. However, if you do not provide it, you will not be able to use our services.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Stripe may be retrieved under https://stripe.com.

48. Data protection provisions about the application and use of Visa

Visa is a payment technology company that enables consumers, businesses, banks and governments to make digital payments quickly, securely and reliably. Visa offers a wide range of products and services, including credit, debit and prepaid cards, as well as other payment and technology solutions to simplify and accelerate payment transactions.

When using Visa services, Personal Data such as name, card number, expiration date, security code, transaction data, location data and contact details are processed. This data is required to authorize payment transactions, prevent fraud, provide customer support and offer personalized services.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of personal data is: Visa, Inc., 900 Metro Center Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404, USA. For data subjects in the EU and EEA, Visa Europe (Netherlands) B.V., Herikerbergweg 238, Luna Arena, 1101 CM Amsterdam Zuidoost, Netherlands, acts as contact and representative within the meaning of Art. 27 GDPR. The representative under national law in the United Kingdom is: Visa Europe Limited, 1 Sheldon Square, London, W2 6TT, United Kingdom.

Purposes for which the Personal Data is to be processed and the legal basis for the Processing: The purpose of data processing is the use of cashless payment options and the improvement of payment security. Processing is based on the performance of a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, to which the Data Subject is a party, and on legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, such as the optimization of payment processing and fraud prevention.

The company that operates the service and thus the recipient of the Personal Data is based in a country that has been recognized by the European Commission as having an adequate level of data protection. Therefore, no additional guarantees are required for the transfer of data.

The criteria for determining the duration for which the Personal Data is processed are the statutory or contractual retention periods. The provision of Personal Data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide us with Personal Data for this Processing activity. However, if you do not provide it, you will not be able to use our services.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Visa may be retrieved under https://www.visa.com/.

49. Data protection provisions about the application and use of eps-Überweisung

eps-Überweisung is an online payment system developed by Austrian banks in cooperation with the Austrian government that enables secure transfers to be made directly from the account holder’s bank account using online banking procedures. eps is used in particular for e-commerce payments and is based on the established online banking systems of the participating banks. Personal data is processed as part of eps-Überweisung, including account data (e.g., IBAN), transaction information (e.g., amount, purpose, timestamp), IP address, browser data, and device information, as well as technical metadata for verification and security of payment processing.

The company that operates the service and therefore the recipient of the personal data is: PSA Payment Services Austria GmbH, Handelskai 92, Gate 2, 1200 Vienna, Austria.

Purposes for which personal data is to be processed and the legal basis for the processing: The purpose of processing is the secure execution, verification, and confirmation of online payments. The processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, hence, for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, and on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in secure payment processing and protection against payment fraud.

The criteria for determining the duration for which personal data is processed are the contractual relationship between us and the company that operates the service, as well as statutory or contractual retention periods (e.g., tax or commercial law requirements). The provision of personal data is necessary for payments using this method. When using this payment method, you are obliged to provide us or the company that operates the service with personal data. If you do not provide this data, payment using this payment method is not possible.

Further information and the applicable data protection regulations for eps-Überweisung can be found at https://eps-ueberweisung.at/.

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