We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection has a particularly high priority for the management of CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH. The use of the internet pages of CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH is generally possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a data subject wants to use special services of our company via our website, processing of personal data might become necessary. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, shall always be in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH. By means of this privacy policy, our company wishes to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of their rights by means of this privacy policy.

CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions may generally have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, e.g., by telephone.

2. Name and Address of the Controller
Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions of a data protection nature is:

CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH
Hansastraße 2-3
20149 Hamburg

Telephone: +49 40 3691 4248
Fax: +49 89 2555 7309
Email: info@ch-ag.com

3. Cookies
The internet pages of CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an internet browser. Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a unique cookie ID, which is a string of characters through which websites and servers can assign the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited websites and servers to differentiate the individual’s browser from other internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting. Using cookies enables us to optimize the information and offers on our website in the interests of our users. Cookies allow us, as already mentioned, to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to enter access data again each time the website is visited, because this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online store. The online store remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of an appropriate setting of the internet browser used and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

4. Collection of General Data and Information
The website of CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH collects a series of general data and information when a data subject or an automated system calls up the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. Collected may be: (1) the types and versions of browsers used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of access to the internet site, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using these general data and information, CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to: (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website and the advertising for it, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack. These anonymously collected data and information are therefore evaluated statistically by CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH with the aim of increasing data protection and data security within our company, and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Contact Possibility via the Website
The website of CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH contains information that enables quick electronic contact to our company, as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of so-called electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored. Such personal data voluntarily transmitted by a data subject to the controller are stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.

6. Routine Deletion and Blocking of Personal Data
The controller processes and stores the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject. If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

7. Rights of the Data Subject

a) Right of Confirmation
Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

b) Right of Access
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller free information about their personal data stored at any time and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator grants the data subject access to the following information:

• the purposes of the processing;
• the categories of personal data concerned;
• 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 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 the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
• where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information about their source;
• the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR, and — at least in those cases — meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

Furthermore, the data subject shall have a right to know whether personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

c) Right to Rectification
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

d) Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies, as long as the processing is not necessary:

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

If one of the above reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH, they may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller. An employee of CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

• The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
• The processing is unlawful 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 the data are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
• The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR pending the verification of whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

If one of the above conditions is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH, they may at any time contact any employee of the controller. The employee of CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH will arrange the restriction of the processing.

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

Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 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 where doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others. In order to assert the right to data portability, the data subject may, at any time, contact any employee of CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH.

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

CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, 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 CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning them for such marketing. This applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH to the processing for direct marketing purposes, CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

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

To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH directly. In addition, the data subject is free, in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

h) Automated Individual Decision-Making, Including Profiling
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them, or similarly significantly affects them, as long as the decision (1) is not necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a controller, or (2) is not 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 not based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) it is based on the data subject’s explicit consent, CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH 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 their point of view and to contest the decision.

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

i) Right to Withdraw Consent
Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw consent to processing of their personal data at any time.

If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw consent, they may, at any time, contact any employee of CorporateHealth – die Gesundheits Company GmbH.

8. Data Protection for Applications and the Application Process

The controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of managing the recruitment process. The processing may also be carried out electronically. This is particularly the case if an applicant submits corresponding application documents to the controller by electronic means, for example by email or via a web form on the website.

If the controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the submitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If no employment contract is concluded with the applicant, the application documents shall be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller prevent deletion. Another legitimate interest in this sense, for example, is a burden of proof in a procedure under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

9. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

The controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, gathering, and evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects, among other things, data on which website a data subject has come to a website from (so-called referrers), which subpages were accessed, or how often and for what duration a subpage was viewed.

Google Analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and to perform cost-benefit analyses of internet advertising. The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

For the web analytics through Google Analytics, the controller uses the “_gat._anonymizeIp” addition. By means of this addition, the IP address of the internet connection of the data subject is shortened and anonymized by Google when access to our internet pages takes place from a Member State of the European Union or another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze the flow of visitors on our website. Google uses the collected data and information to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports showing the activities on our websites, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website that is operated by the controller and into which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis.

During the course of this technical procedure, Google gains knowledge of personal information, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses, among other things, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks, and subsequently to create commission settlements.

The cookie stores personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject. With each visit to our internet pages, such personal data, including the IP address used by the data subject, will be transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical process to third parties.

The data subject may, as already mentioned, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data generated by Google Analytics related to the use of this website, as well as to the processing of these data by Google, and the chance to prevent any such collection. For this purpose, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on under the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on tells Google Analytics via JavaScript that any data and information about the visits of internet pages may not be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered an objection by Google.

If the information technology system of the data subject is later deleted, formatted, or newly installed, then the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to disable Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or any other person attributable to their sphere of control, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/ and under http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/en.html. Google Analytics is further explained under the following link: https://www.google.com/intl/en_en/analytics/.

10. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Google AdWords

The controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is a service for internet advertising that allows the advertiser to place ads in Google search engine results and the Google advertising network. Google AdWords allows an advertiser to pre-define specific keywords by means of which an ad on Google’s search results is only displayed when the user uses the search engine to retrieve a keyword-relevant search result.

In the Google advertising network, the ads are distributed on relevant web pages using an automatic algorithm, taking into account the previously defined keywords. The operating company of the services of Google AdWords is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The purpose of Google AdWords is to promote our website by including relevant advertising on the websites of third-party companies and in the search engine results of Google, and inserting third-party advertising on our website.

If a data subject reaches our website via a Google advertisement, a conversion cookie is placed on the information technology system of the data subject by Google. What cookies are has already been explained above. A conversion cookie loses its validity after thirty days and is not used to identify the data subject. If the conversion cookie has not expired, the cookie is used to determine whether certain subpages, e.g., the shopping cart of an online shop system, were accessed on our website.

The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie are used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are then used by us to determine the total number of users who have been referred to us via AdWords ads, to determine the success or failure of each AdWords ad, and to optimize our future AdWords ads.

Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could identify the data subject. Personal information, such as the web pages visited by the data subject, is stored via the conversion cookie. With each visit to our website, personal data, including the IP address used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical process to third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as stated above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from placing a conversion cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. In addition, a cookie set by Google AdWords can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. For this purpose, the data subject must call up the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/.

11. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of LinkedIn

The controller has integrated components of LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is an internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts and establish new business connections. More than 400 million registered people use LinkedIn in over 200 countries, making LinkedIn currently the largest platform for business contacts and one of the most visited websites in the world.

The operating company of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For privacy matters outside the USA, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.

With each single call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser of the data subject is automatically prompted to download a display of the corresponding LinkedIn component.

Further information about the LinkedIn plug-ins may be retrieved under https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. During this technical process, LinkedIn gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website was visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in at LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn detects with every call-up to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific subpage of our website was visited. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and associated with the respective LinkedIn account of the data subject by LinkedIn.

If the data subject clicks on one of the LinkedIn buttons integrated on our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

LinkedIn receives information via the LinkedIn component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn at the time of visiting our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks the LinkedIn button or not. If such a transmission of this information to LinkedIn is not desired by the data subject, they may prevent this by logging out from their LinkedIn account before accessing our website.

LinkedIn provides options to unsubscribe from email messages, SMS messages, and targeted ads and to manage ad settings under https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, which may set cookies. Such cookies can be rejected under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

The applicable LinkedIn privacy policy can be found under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. The LinkedIn cookie policy can be accessed under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

12. Data Protection Provisions on the Use of Xing

The controller has integrated components of Xing on this website. Xing is an internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts and create new business contacts. Individual users can create personal profiles on Xing. Companies, for example, can create company profiles or post job offers on Xing.

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

By each call-up to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Xing component (Xing plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download a display of the corresponding Xing component from Xing.

Further information about the Xing plug-ins can be accessed under https://dev.xing.com/plugins. During this technical process, Xing gains knowledge of which specific subpage of our website was visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to Xing at the same time, Xing detects with every call-up to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their stay on our website—which specific subpage of our website was visited. This information is collected by the Xing component and associated with the respective Xing account of the data subject by Xing.

If the data subject clicks on one of the Xing buttons integrated on our website, such as the “Share” button, Xing assigns this information to the personal Xing user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

Xing receives information via the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website whenever the data subject is logged in to Xing at the time of visiting our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks the Xing component or not. If such a transmission of this information to Xing is not desired by the data subject, they may prevent this by logging out from their Xing account before accessing our website.

The data protection provisions published by Xing, which are available under https://www.xing.com/privacy, provide information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Xing has also published data protection information for the Xing Share Button under https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

13. Legal Basis for Processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose.

If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, as is the case, for example, when processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or the provision of any other service, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries about our products or services.

If our company is subject to a legal obligation by which processing of personal data is required, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information would need to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR.

Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations which are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal grounds if processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.

Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator, who considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).

14. Legitimate Interests Pursued by the Controller or by a Third Party

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

15. Duration for Which the Personal Data Will Be Stored

The criterion used to determine the period of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the expiration of that period, the corresponding data are routinely deleted, provided they are no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.

16. Statutory or Contractual Requirements for the Provision of Personal Data; Necessity for the Conclusion of a Contract; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide the Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Failure to Provide Such Data

We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions (e.g., information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract that a data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us.

The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data if our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would result in the contract with the data subject not being concluded.

Before providing personal data by the data subject, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will clarify 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 the consequences of failing to provide the personal data.

17. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

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

18. Payment Processing via Stripe

We use the payment service provider Stripe (Stripe, Inc., 185 Berry Street, Suite 550, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA) to process payments. When you make a payment on our website, your payment details (e.g., name, credit card number, billing amount) are transmitted to Stripe.

Purpose of Data Transmission

The transmission of your data is carried out for the purpose of payment processing and fraud prevention. Stripe uses this data to execute the payment transaction and, if necessary, process refunds.

Legal Basis

The processing of the data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (processing necessary for the performance of a contract) and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in smooth payment processing and fraud prevention).

Further Information

Further information on data protection at Stripe can be found in Stripe’s privacy policy: https://stripe.com/privacy.