Privacy Policy

Any time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.

The following data is collected:

• Information about the browser type and version used
• The user's operating system
• The user’s internet service provider
• The user’s IP address
• Date and time of access
• Websites from which the user's system has accessed our website
• Websites which the user’s system accesses through our website

This data is also saved in the log files of our system. This data is not saved together with other personal data of the user.

The legal basis for temporary storage of the data and system log files is point (f) of Art. 6 (1) GDPR.

The data is stored in system log files to ensure the function of our website. In addition, we use this data to optimise our website and safeguard the security of our information technology systems. The data is not evaluated for marketing purposes in this context.

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. If data is saved in system log files, it is deleted after no more than seven days. Further storage is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the user are deleted or made unidentifiable, so that it is no longer possible to associate them with the accessing client.

You can use this website or e-mail us to apply for jobs at our company. During the application process, we will process both your contact information and any data related to your CV and qualification as well as photos that you submit. The data will only be used for the application process and will be deleted after six months. Only basic data for comparison with earlier applications will be deleted after 24 months. The legal basis for processing application data when the user has given consent is point (a) of Art. 6 (1) GDPR. The legal basis for processing the basic data is our own legitimate interest as defined by point (f) of Art. 6 (1) GDPR. We collect and process applicants’ personal data for the purpose of processing applications, which we may do electronically. In particular, this is the case if applicants submit their application documents in an electronic manner, for instance by e-mail or through an online form on our website. If we enter into an employment contract with a job applicant, the transmitted data will be stored according to the relevant regulations for the purpose of permitting the employment relationship. If the controller does not enter into an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will automatically be deleted three months after the rejection decision has been sent to the applicant, provided this does not conflict with other legitimate interests of the controller. Other legitimate interests in this sense may, for instance, be an obligation to provide proof in proceedings related to the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

A “cookie” is a small data file transferred to the hard drive of your computer by a website. We use cookies whenever you visit our site, buy anything, request or personalise information or register for specific services. If you accept cookies on our website, we do not have access to your personal information, but we can use these cookies to identify your computer. In general, cookies are either “session cookies” or “permanent cookies”. “Session” cookies do not remain on your computer after you leave our website or close your browser. We use the collected information to analyse the patterns and structures in which users interact with our website. This allows us to optimise our website by improving its content and personalisation and simplifying its usage. “Permanent” cookies are cookies that remain on your computer. They are used to simplify shopping, personalisation and registration services. For instance, cookies can save the items you selected for purchasing while you continue to shop. In addition, they allow you to enter any password for logging into a website only once. “Permanent” cookies must be removed manually by the user. Most browsers accept cookies by default. However, you can usually reject or only selectively accept cookies by modifying your browser settings accordingly. If you deactivate cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our website and some websites may not be displayed correctly.

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service of Google LLC (“Google”). Google Analytics uses "cookies" which are text files saved on your computer permitting analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookies about your use of this website will generally be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, if IP anonymisation is activated on this website, Google will first abbreviate your IP address within member states of the European Union or in other member states of the European Economic Area Agreement. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and abbreviated there. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website traffic, and to provide other services for the website operator relating to the use of the website and the internet. Our legitimate interest in data processing is based on these purposes. The legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is § 15 (3) TMG (German Telemedia Act) or point (f) Art. 6 (1) GDPR. The users’ personal data is deleted or anonymised after 14 months. Data whose retention period has expired is automatically deleted once a month. The IP address transmitted by your browser in connection with Google Analytics will not be associated with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the storage of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings of your browser. Please note, however, that in this case you may not be able to use the full range of functions on this website. You can also prevent Google's collection and processing of the data (including your IP address) generated by the cookie related to your use of this website by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available from the following link (http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de). Opt-out Cookies prevent your data from being logged during future visits to this website. To prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics across multiple devices you must opt out on all systems in use. Click here to activate the opt-out cookie: Deactivating Google Analytics. For further information on conditions of use and data privacy, visit www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html or www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/privacyoverview.html. On this website, we have added the function "anonymizeIp()" to the code of Google Analytics. It anonymises all collected IP addresses.

We use the component "Google Maps" on our website. "Google Maps" is a service of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA, hereinafter referred to as “Google”. Any time this component is accessed, Google stores a cookie to process user settings and data when displaying the site on which the “Google Maps” component is integrated. This cookie is generally not deleted by closing your browser, but expires after a specific time, provided you do not manually delete it first. If you do not consent to processing of your data, you can deactivate the “Google Maps” service to prevent transmission of data to Google. To do so, deactivate the Java Script function in your browser. However, we would like to point out that if you do so, you may not be able to use “Google Maps” or may only be able to use it to a limited extent. The use of “Google Maps” and the information displayed by “Google Maps” is subject to the Google terms of use www.google.de/intl/de/policies/terms/regional.html and the additional terms of use for “Google Maps” www.google.com/intl/de_de/help/terms_maps.html If you are logged into your personal account at the time of accessing “Google Maps”, Google can save the accessed information, your IP address and other browser-based information and link it with your account. If you want to prevent Google from transmitting and saving data related to you and your behaviour on our website, log out of these accounts before visiting our site.

Our website contains a contact form to contact us electronically. The data entered in the form as well as the date and time of registration and your IP address will be saved. We will request your consent for processing this data. As an alternative, it is possible to use the provided e-mail address to get in contact. In this case, any personal data transmitted by e-mail will be saved. The personal data collected through the form or e-mail is exclusively intended to allow us to contact you and maintain a conversation with you. This constitutes our legitimate interest in processing this data. Any other personal data we process is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and safeguard our information technology systems.

We have web presences on the social networks Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram. These web presences are intended for communicating with users that are active on these platforms and informing them about our products and services. The terms of use and data processing guidelines of the relevant provider apply for accessing our profiles on these social networks. Unless otherwise indicated in our data privacy statement, we will process the users’ data, if they communicate with us through social networks and platforms, e.g. by making posts on our profiles or sending us messages. Transmission of personal data on these platforms is always voluntary. The personal data in communication which is visible to us or public can be deleted by the user at any point. Facebook data policy Instagram data privacy policy Twitter data privacy policy Google data privacy statement

On our website, we embed videos of the platform “YouTube” provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Data privacy statement: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, Opt-Out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.