Datenschutz – Globalja

Privacy Policy

We are very pleased that you are interested in our company. The protection of personal data is of particular importance to the management of Globalja GmbH. In principle, the use of the websites of Globalja GmbH is possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use specific services offered by our company via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is required and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

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

As the data controller, Globalja 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, in principle, have security vulnerabilities, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, for example by telephone.

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of Globalja GmbH is based on the terminology used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our aim is for this privacy policy to be easy to read and understand for the general public, as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.

In this privacy policy, we use, inter alia, the following terms:

a) Personal Data
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). 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.

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

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

d) Restriction of Processing
Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its processing in the future.

e) Profiling
Profiling means 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 analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements.

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

g) Controller or Data Controller
The controller or data 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 authorized to process personal data.

k) Consent
Consent of the data subject means 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 Data Controller

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

Globalja GmbH
Paul-Heyse-Str. 31b
80336 Munich
Germany
Phone: +49 89 23541807
Email: info@globalja.com
Website: www.globalja.de

3. Cookies

The websites owned by Globalja GmbH use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored on a computer system via an Internet browser.

Many websites and servers use cookies. Numerous cookies contain what is called a cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a character string that allows websites and servers to assign the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other Internet browsers that contain different cookies. A particular Internet browser can thus be recognized and identified by its unique cookie ID.

The use of cookies allows Globalja GmbH to provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

Cookies can be used to optimize the information and offerings on our website for the benefit of the user. As mentioned above, cookies allow us to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make the use of our website easier for users. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies does not have to enter their login credentials each time they visit the site, as 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 uses a cookie to remember the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart.

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

4. Collection of General Data and Information

Each time the website of Globalja GmbH is accessed by a data subject or an automated system, the website collects a range of general data and information. These general data and information are stored in the server’s log files. The data collected may include:

the types and versions of browsers used,

the operating system used by the accessing system,

the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (referrer),

the sub-pages accessed via an accessing system on our website,

the date and time of access to the website,

an Internet Protocol address (IP address),

the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and

other similar data and information that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our IT systems.

When using these general data and information, Globalja GmbH does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Instead, this information is needed to:

deliver the content of our website correctly,

optimize the content of our website and the advertising for it,

ensure the long-term viability of our IT systems and website technology, and

provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack.

Therefore, Globalja GmbH analyzes anonymously collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company, ultimately to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data from the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Registration on Our Website

Data subjects have the option to register on the website of the controller by providing personal data. Which personal data are transmitted to the controller is determined by the respective input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject are collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller and for their own purposes. The controller may arrange for the transfer of the data to one or more processors, for example, a parcel service, who also uses the personal data exclusively for internal use attributable to the controller.

By registering on the website of the controller, the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) and used by the data subject, as well as the date and time of registration, are also stored. The storage of these data is necessary to prevent the misuse of our services and, if necessary, to enable the investigation of committed offenses. In this respect, the storage of these data is required to secure the controller.

Registration by the data subject, with voluntary provision of personal data, is intended to enable the controller to offer the data subject content or services that may only be offered to registered users. Registered persons are free to change the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have them completely deleted from the database of the controller.

The controller shall, at any time upon request, provide information to each data subject as to what personal data are stored about the data subject. Furthermore, the controller shall correct or delete personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, to the extent that there are no statutory storage obligations. All employees of the controller are available to the data subject in this respect as contact persons.

6. Subscription to Our Newsletter

On the website of Globalja GmbH, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company’s newsletter. The input mask used for this purpose determines what personal data are transmitted to the controller when the newsletter is ordered.

Globalja GmbH informs its customers and business partners regularly by means of a newsletter about company offers. The newsletter of our company may only be received by the data subject if:

the data subject has a valid email address and

the data subject registers for the newsletter mailing.

A confirmation email is sent to the email address registered by a data subject for the first time for newsletter dispatch using the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email serves to check whether the owner of the email address has authorized the receipt of the newsletter as a data subject.

When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the ISP to the computer system used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary to understand the (possible) misuse of a data subject’s email address at a later date and therefore serves the legal protection of the controller.

The personal data collected as part of a registration for the newsletter will be used exclusively to send our newsletter. Furthermore, subscribers to the newsletter may be informed by email as long as this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a related registration, such as in the case of changes to the newsletter offer or changes in technical conditions. There will be no disclosure of the personal data collected as part of the newsletter service to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter may be terminated by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data, which the data subject has given for newsletter distribution, may be revoked at any time. A corresponding link is included in each newsletter for the purpose of revoking consent. It is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the website of the controller or to inform the controller of this in another way.

7. Newsletter Tracking

The newsletters of Globalja GmbH contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in emails sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, Globalja GmbH may see whether and when an email was opened by a data subject and which links in the email were accessed.

Such personal data collected via tracking pixels in newsletters are stored and evaluated by the controller to optimize newsletter delivery and to better tailor the content of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. These personal data will not be passed on to third parties. Data subjects are entitled at any time to revoke the separate declaration of consent issued via the double opt-in procedure. After a revocation, these personal data will be deleted by the controller. Globalja GmbH automatically interprets an unsubscription from receiving the newsletter as a revocation.

8. Contact Option via the Website

Due to legal requirements, the website of Globalja GmbH contains information that enables quick electronic contact with our company as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the 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 transmitted voluntarily by a data subject to the controller are stored for the purposes of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no disclosure of these personal data to third parties.

9. Subscription to Comments in the Blog on the Website

The comments made in the blog of Globalja GmbH may generally be subscribed to by third parties. In particular, it is possible for a commenter to subscribe to the comments following their comment on a specific blog post.

If a data subject chooses to subscribe to comments, the controller sends an automatic confirmation email to verify, in the double opt-in procedure, whether the owner of the specified email address has opted for this option. The option to subscribe to comments can be terminated at any time.

10. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data

The controller shall process and store 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 erased in accordance with legal requirements.

11. Rights of the Data Subject

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

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

The purposes of the processing
The categories of personal data processed
The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, particularly in third countries or to international organizations
If possible, the planned duration of storage, or if not possible, the criteria used to determine that duration
The existence of the right to rectification or erasure of personal data, or restriction of processing, or objection to processing
The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
If the personal data was not collected from the data subject: all available information about the origin of the data
The existence of automated decision-making including profiling under 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

Furthermore, the data subject has the right to know whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or international organization. If so, the data subject also has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

To exercise the right to access, the data subject may contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

c) Right to Rectification
Every data subject has the right to obtain without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Considering the purposes of the processing, the data subject also has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of a supplementary statement.

To exercise this right, the data subject can contact a data controller employee at any time.

d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
Every data subject has the right to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies and where the processing is not necessary:

The personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed
The data subject withdraws consent and there is no other legal ground for the processing
The data subject objects to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
The personal data has been unlawfully processed
Erasure is required for compliance with a legal obligation in EU or Member State law
The data was collected in relation to the offer of information society services to a child

If any of the above apply and a data subject requests erasure of data stored by Globalja GmbH, they may contact an employee at any time. The employee will ensure the request is fulfilled without delay.

If Globalja GmbH has made the data public and is obligated to delete it under Article 17(1) GDPR, Globalja GmbH will take appropriate measures, including technical ones, to inform other data controllers processing the data that the data subject has requested deletion of any links or copies.

e) Right to Restriction of Processing
Every data subject has the right to obtain from the controller restriction of processing if one of the following applies:

The accuracy of the data is contested for a period allowing verification
Processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes erasure and requests restriction instead
The controller no longer needs the data, but it is required by the data subject for legal claims
The data subject has objected to processing pending the verification of whether legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject

To exercise this right, the data subject may contact an employee of Globalja GmbH.

f) Right to Data Portability
The data subject has the right to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit that data to another controller without hindrance, where processing is based on consent or a contract and is carried out by automated means.

The data subject also has the right to have the data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and where this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

To exercise this right, the data subject may contact an employee of Globalja GmbH.

g) Right to Object
The data subject has the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to processing based on public interest or legitimate interests. This includes profiling.

Globalja GmbH shall no longer process the personal data unless compelling legitimate grounds for the processing exist or the processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

If data is processed for direct marketing, the data subject has the right to object at any time to that processing, including profiling related to direct marketing. If the data subject objects, Globalja GmbH will no longer process the personal data for such purposes.

The data subject also has the right to object to processing for scientific or historical research or statistical purposes unless necessary for public interest tasks.

To exercise this right, the data subject may contact any employee of Globalja GmbH.

h) Automated Decisions in Individual Cases Including Profiling
The data subject has the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, unless:

It is necessary for entering into or performing a contract
It is authorized by Union or Member State law with adequate safeguards
It is based on explicit consent

In such cases, Globalja GmbH takes appropriate measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights, including the right to obtain human intervention, express their viewpoint, and contest the decision.

To exercise this right, the data subject may contact an employee of the controller.

i) Right to Withdraw Consent
Every data subject has the right to withdraw their consent to data processing at any time.

To do so, the data subject may contact an employee of the data controller.

12. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Facebook

The controller has integrated components of Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is an online platform that enables users to communicate and interact virtually. It allows the exchange of opinions and information or the sharing of personal or business content. Facebook users can create personal profiles, upload photos, and network via friend requests.

Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA, operates Facebook. If the data subject is outside the USA or Canada, the controller is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

When visiting a page with a Facebook component (plugin), the user’s browser automatically downloads the component from Facebook. This informs Facebook which page was visited.

If the user is logged in to Facebook, Facebook detects the specific pages visited and matches the visit to the user’s Facebook account. If the user interacts with a plugin (e.g., clicks “Like” or comments), this is also recorded and linked to the user’s account.

Facebook always receives this data when a user is logged in during the visit, even if the plugin is not used. To prevent this, the user must log out of Facebook before visiting the site.

Facebook’s privacy policy is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/. It explains data collection and usage, and available privacy settings. There are also third-party applications to block data transmission to Facebook.

13. Data Protection Provisions Regarding the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

The controller uses Google Analytics (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service used to analyze website visitor behavior. It collects data such as referring websites, visited subpages, and visit duration, primarily for website optimization and advertising analysis.

Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, operates Google Analytics.

The controller uses the “_gat._anonymizeIp” function, which shortens and anonymizes IP addresses from within the EU or EEA.

Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze site usage. Each time a page with this component is visited, data is transmitted to Google in the USA, including the user’s IP address. Google may share this data with third parties.

Users can prevent cookies via browser settings. Already-set cookies can be deleted. To prevent data collection by Google Analytics, users can install a browser add-on from https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This informs Google Analytics not to transmit data.

If the user deletes, formats, or reinstalls their system, the add-on must be reinstalled.

14. Privacy Policy on the Use and Integration of Google+

The data controller has integrated the Google+ button as a component on this website. Google+ is a so-called social network. A social network is an online platform that serves as a virtual meeting point and community, typically allowing users to communicate and interact with each other in the digital space. A social network can be a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or provide a space for users to share personal or business-related information. Google+ enables users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect through friend requests.

The operating company of Google+ is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Every time one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and includes a Google+ button, is accessed, the Internet browser on the data subject’s IT system is automatically prompted by the Google+ button to download a corresponding representation of the button from Google. As part of this technical process, Google is informed about which specific subpage of our website the data subject is visiting. More detailed information about Google+ can be found at https://developers.google.com/+/.

If the data subject is logged into Google+ at the same time, Google recognizes with each visit to our website by the data subject—and for the entire duration of their visit—which specific subpage of our website is being accessed. This information is collected via the Google+ button and linked by Google to the respective Google+ account of the data subject.

If the data subject clicks one of the Google+ buttons integrated into our website and thereby gives a Google+1 recommendation, Google assigns this information to the personal Google+ user account of the data subject and stores the personal data. Google stores the Google+1 recommendation of the data subject and makes it publicly available in accordance with the terms accepted by the data subject. A Google+1 recommendation given by the data subject on this website may subsequently appear along with other personal data, such as the name associated with the Google+ account and the profile photo stored therein, in other Google services—e.g., in search engine results, in the data subject’s Google account, or in other locations such as websites or in connection with advertisements. Furthermore, Google may link the visit to this website with other personal data stored by Google. Google also records this personal information for the purpose of improving or optimizing its various services.

Google receives information via the Google+ button whenever the data subject visits our website while logged into Google+—regardless of whether the Google+ button is clicked or not.

If such a transfer of personal data to Google is not desired by the data subject, this can be prevented by logging out of the Google+ account before visiting our website.

Further information and the applicable privacy policy of Google can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/. Additional information from Google about the Google+1 button can be found at https://developers.google.com/+/web/buttons-policy.

15. Data Protection Provisions on the Use and Application of LinkedIn

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

The operator 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.

Each time a page of this website equipped with a LinkedIn component (LinkedIn plugin) is accessed, the plugin prompts the browser used by the data subject to download a corresponding representation of the LinkedIn component. More information about LinkedIn plugins can be found at: https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. During this technical process, LinkedIn becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into LinkedIn, LinkedIn detects with each visit to our site and for the duration of the session which specific subpage the data subject visits. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and linked by LinkedIn to the LinkedIn account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks a LinkedIn button on our site, LinkedIn assigns this information to the data subject’s personal LinkedIn user account and stores these personal data.

LinkedIn always receives information through the LinkedIn component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged into LinkedIn at the time of the page visit—regardless of whether the LinkedIn component is clicked or not. If the data subject does not want this transmission to LinkedIn, they can prevent it by logging out of their LinkedIn account before visiting our website.

LinkedIn provides options to unsubscribe from email messages, SMS messages, and targeted advertising, and to manage ad settings at: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. LinkedIn also uses partners like Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, which may set cookies. Such cookies can be declined at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. LinkedIn’s current privacy policy is available at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy, and its cookie policy at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

16. Data Protection Provisions on the Use and Application 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 establish new ones. Individual users can create personal profiles, and companies can create corporate profiles or publish job offers.

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

Each time a page of this website equipped with a Xing component (Xing plugin) is accessed, the browser on the data subject’s IT system is prompted by the plugin to download a corresponding Xing component from Xing. More information on Xing plugins can be found at: https://dev.xing.com/plugins. During this technical process, Xing becomes aware of which specific subpage the data subject visits.

If the data subject is logged into Xing, Xing detects which subpage they are visiting during the entire session on our site. This information is collected by the Xing component and linked to the Xing account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks a Xing button, such as the “Share” button, Xing assigns this information to the user’s Xing account and stores the personal data.

Xing always receives information through the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website if they are logged into Xing at the time—regardless of whether they interact with the Xing component. If the data subject does not want this, they can prevent it by logging out of Xing before visiting our site.

The data protection provisions published by Xing are available at: https://www.xing.com/privacy. Additional data protection information related to the Xing Share Button is available at: https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

17. Payment Method: Data Protection Provisions for PayPal as a Payment Method

The controller has integrated components of PayPal on this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business accounts. PayPal also allows for credit card payments without a PayPal account. A PayPal account is identified via an email address rather than a traditional account number. PayPal enables online payments to third parties and payment receipt, and it also provides escrow and buyer protection services.

The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22–24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

If the data subject selects “PayPal” during the order process in our online shop, personal data are automatically transmitted to PayPal. By choosing this option, the data subject consents to the transmission of necessary personal data for payment processing.

Personal data transmitted to PayPal typically include first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile number, or other data needed for payment processing. The data also include those related to the respective order.

The purpose of the transmission is payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transmit data to PayPal when there is a legitimate interest. PayPal may forward the data to credit agencies for identity and credit checks.

PayPal may also pass on data to affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors if this is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or if the data is to be processed on behalf of PayPal.

The data subject may revoke their consent to PayPal at any time. However, revocation does not affect data required for mandatory (contractual) payment processing.

PayPal’s current privacy policy is available at: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

18. Legal Basis for Processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific purpose. If processing is necessary for fulfilling a contract to which the data subject is a party—such as for delivering goods or providing services—then the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. This also applies to pre-contractual measures, like inquiries about our products or services.

If processing is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation, such as tax obligations, it is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, processing might be necessary to protect vital interests of the data subject or another individual—such as in medical emergencies—under Article 6(1)(d) GDPR.

Processing may also be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR if it is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by our company or a third party, provided such interests are not overridden by the data subject’s rights and freedoms. The European legislator considered this acceptable, especially if the data subject is a customer (Recital 47, sentence 2 GDPR).

19. Legitimate Interests in Processing by the Controller or a Third Party

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

20. Duration of Personal Data Storage

The duration of the storage of personal data is based on the statutory retention period. After expiration, the data is routinely deleted unless it is still required for contract fulfillment or initiation.

21. Legal or Contractual Requirements to Provide Personal Data; Necessity for Contract Conclusion; Obligation of the Data Subject; Possible Consequences of Non-Provision

You are informed that the provision of personal data may be legally required (e.g., tax regulations) or result from contractual obligations (e.g., data of a contracting party).

In some cases, it may be necessary for a contract that the data subject provides us with personal data which must then be processed. For example, the data subject is required to provide personal data if we enter into a contract with them. Failure to provide such data would mean the contract could not be concluded.

Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform on a case-by-case basis whether the provision is legally or contractually required or necessary for contract conclusion, whether there is an obligation to provide the data, and the consequences of not providing it.

22. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

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