Privacy Policy

1. Data protection at a glance

General information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy, which is linked below.

Data collection on this website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the section "Information on the responsible body" in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected in two ways: firstly, when you provide it to us, for example, by entering information into a contact form; and secondly, automatically or with your consent when you visit our website, through our IT systems. This primarily includes technical data such as your internet browser, operating system, and the time of your visit. This data is collected automatically as soon as you access this website.

What do we use your data for?

Some data is collected to ensure the website functions correctly. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to obtain information free of charge at any time regarding the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. For this and other questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.

Analytics tools and third-party tools

When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done using so-called analytics programs. Detailed information about these analytics programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

Strato

The provider is Strato AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin (hereinafter "Strato"). When you visit our website, Strato collects various log files, including your IP address. Further information can be found in Strato's privacy policy: https://www.strato.de/datenschutz/The use of Strato is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of our website possible. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Order processing

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the aforementioned service. This is a legally required contract under data protection law, which ensures that the service provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Cloudflare

We use the service "Cloudflare." The provider is Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (hereinafter "Cloudflare"). Cloudflare offers a globally distributed Content Delivery Network (CDN) with DNS. Technically, the transfer of information between your browser and our website is routed through the Cloudflare network. This enables Cloudflare to analyze the data traffic between your browser and our website and to act as a filter between our servers and potentially malicious traffic from the internet. Cloudflare may also use cookies or other technologies to recognize internet users, but these are used solely for the purpose described here. The use of Cloudflare is based on our legitimate interest in providing our website as reliably and securely as possible (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. You can find details here: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/Further information on security and data protection at Cloudflare can be found here: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.

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3. General information and mandatory disclosures

Data protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy. When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done. Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating by email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Note regarding the responsible body

The data controller for this website is: Dr. Ulrich Marx & Dr. Nicolai Brill MABRI.VISION GmbH Gewerbepark Brand 61 52078 Aachen Phone: +49 241 5652 7930 Email: info@mabri.vision The data controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage duration

Unless a more specific retention period is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing the data no longer applies. If you submit a legitimate request for erasure or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, provided we have no other legally permissible grounds for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, the data will be deleted once these grounds cease to apply.

General information on the legal basis for data processing on this website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data pursuant to Article 9(1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also takes place on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing additionally takes place on the basis of Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG). You can withdraw your consent at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Information on the applicable legal bases in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Notice regarding data transfer to the USA and other third countries

We use tools from companies based in the USA or other third countries that do not offer adequate data protection. When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these third countries. Please note that a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU cannot be guaranteed in these countries. For example, US companies are obligated to disclose personal data to security authorities without you, as the data subject, having any legal recourse. Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that US authorities (e.g., intelligence agencies) may process, analyze, and permanently store your data located on US servers for surveillance purposes. We have no control over these processing activities.

Revocation of your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. The legality of data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to object to data processing in special cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

If data processing is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR, you have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The specific legal basis for each processing operation can be found in this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims (objection pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR). If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will subsequently no longer be used for direct marketing purposes (objection pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR).

Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. This right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.

Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract, either for yourself or for a third party, in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done if technically feasible.

Information, correction and deletion

Under applicable law, you have the right to request information, free of charge, about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, as well as the right to rectification or erasure of this data. You can contact us at any time with regard to this and any other questions concerning personal data.

Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to do so. The right to restrict processing exists in the following cases:

If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we generally need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification process, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data instead of erasure.
If you have objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, a balancing of interests between your interests and ours must be carried out. Until it is determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data – apart from being stored – may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or of a Member State.

SSL or TLS encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the website operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser's address bar changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the padlock icon in your browser's address bar. When SSL/TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to advertising emails

The use of contact details published as part of the legal notice for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby prohibited. The operators of these pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising, such as spam emails.

4. Data collection on this website

Cookies

Our website uses so-called "cookies." Cookies are small data packets that do not harm your device. They are stored on your device either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted after you leave our website. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or until they are automatically deleted by your web browser. Cookies can originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services). Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies can be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes. Cookies that are necessary for carrying out electronic communication, for providing certain functions you have requested (e.g., for the shopping cart function), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring website traffic) (necessary cookies) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically flawless and optimized provision of its services. If consent to the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG); this consent can be revoked at any time. You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and to allow cookies only in individual cases, to exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general, and to activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may restrict the functionality of this website. You can find information about which cookies and services are used on this website in this privacy policy.

Consent with Usercentrics

This website uses Usercentrics' consent technology to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies on your device or the use of certain technologies and to document this in accordance with data protection regulations. The provider of this technology is Usercentrics GmbH, Sendlinger Straße 7, 80331 Munich, Germany. Website: https://usercentrics.com/de/ (hereinafter referred to as "Usercentrics"). When you visit our website, the following personal data will be transferred to Usercentrics:

Your consent(s) or the withdrawal of your consent(s)
Your IP address
Information about your browser
Information about your device
Time of your visit to the website

Furthermore, Usercentrics stores a cookie in your browser to associate your given consents and their revocations with you. The data collected in this way is stored until you request its deletion, delete the Usercentrics cookie yourself, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention obligations remain unaffected. The Usercentrics banner on this website was configured using eRecht24. You can recognize this by the eRecht24 logo appearing in the banner. To display the eRecht24 logo in the banner, a connection is established to eRecht24's image server. This also involves the transmission of your IP address, which is stored in anonymized form in the server logs. eRecht24's image server is located in Germany with a German provider. The banner itself is provided exclusively by Usercentrics. Usercentrics is used to obtain the legally required consents for the use of certain technologies. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

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Consent with Borlabs Cookie

Our website uses Borlabs Cookie's consent technology to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies in your browser or the use of certain technologies and to document this in accordance with data protection regulations. The provider of this technology is Borlabs GmbH, Rübenkamp 32, 22305 Hamburg, Germany (hereinafter referred to as Borlabs). When you visit our website, a Borlabs cookie is stored in your browser, which saves the consents you have given or withdrawn. This data is not shared with the provider of Borlabs Cookie. The collected data is stored until you request its deletion, delete the Borlabs cookie yourself, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected. Details on data processing by Borlabs Cookie can be found at [link to Borlabs Cookie's privacy policy] https://de.borlabs.io/kb/welche-daten-speichert-borlabs-cookie/The Borlabs Cookie Consent technology is used to obtain the legally required consent for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. This information includes:

Browser type and browser version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Hostname of the accessing computer
Time of server request
IP address

This data will not be combined with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically flawless presentation and optimization of its website – for this purpose, the server log files must be recorded.

Contact form

When you submit inquiries to us via our contact form, the information you provide, including your contact details, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing your inquiry and for any follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent. The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), if such consent has been obtained; you may withdraw your consent at any time. The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular, retention periods – remain unaffected.

White paper download (gated content)

On our website, we offer you the opportunity to download certain specialist content (e.g., white papers, studies, articles) in exchange for your contact information. When you fill out the corresponding form, you provide us with your first name, last name, company, job title, and business email address. We use this data to send you the requested material by email and—provided you have expressly consented—to subsequently inform you about thematically related content. For each requested white paper, we will send a maximum of three follow-up emails within 90 days, unless you object. Before the first email is sent, you will receive a confirmation email with a link that you must click to confirm your request (double opt-in procedure). We will only send the requested material after you have confirmed your subscription. The legal basis for this data processing is your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time—either via the unsubscribe link in any of our emails or by sending a message to info@mabri.vision. The withdrawal of your consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out up to that point. We store your contact details for up to 36 months after our last interaction with you. We store the log of your consent (timestamp and IP address) separately for documentation purposes in accordance with Article 7(1) GDPR.

Inquiries via email, telephone or fax

When you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We will not share this data without your consent. The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), if such consent has been obtained; you may withdraw your consent at any time. The data you send us via contact requests will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular, statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

Google Forms

We have integrated Google Forms into this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as Google). Google Forms allows us to create online forms to collect messages, inquiries, and other input from our website visitors in a structured manner. All input you provide is processed on Google's servers. Google Forms stores a cookie in your browser containing a unique ID (NID cookie). This cookie stores various pieces of information, such as your language settings. The use of Google Forms is based on our legitimate interest in the most user-friendly way possible for processing your request (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. The data you entered in the form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular, retention periods – remain unaffected. For further information, please see Google's privacy policy at [link to Google's privacy policy] https://policies.google.com/.

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Calendly

On our website, you have the option to schedule appointments with us. We use the "Calendly" tool for appointment booking. The provider is Calendly LLC, 271 17th St NW, 10th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30363, USA (hereinafter "Calendly"). To book an appointment, please enter the requested information and your preferred date and time into the designated form. The data you enter will be used for planning, scheduling, and, if necessary, following up on your appointment. Your appointment data will be stored on Calendly's servers, and you can view their privacy policy here: https://calendly.com/de/pages/privacyThe data you enter will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected. The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in making it as easy as possible to schedule appointments with prospective and existing customers. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://calendly.com/pages/dpa.

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Google Calendar

On our website, you have the option to schedule appointments with us. We use Google Calendar for scheduling. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter “Google”). To book an appointment, please enter the requested information and your preferred date and time into the designated form. The data you enter will be used for scheduling, conducting, and, if necessary, following up on your appointment. Your appointment data will be stored on Google Calendar's servers, whose privacy policy you can view here: https://policies.google.com/privacyThe data you enter will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected. The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in making it as easy as possible to schedule appointments with prospective and existing clients. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., for device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://workspace.google.com/terms/dpa_terms.html and here https://cloud.google.com/terms/sccs.

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Comment function on this website

For the comment function on this page, in addition to your comment, information about the time the comment was created and, if you do not post anonymously, your chosen username will also be stored.

Storage period of comments

The comments and associated data are stored and remain on this website until the commented content has been completely deleted or the comments must be deleted for legal reasons (e.g., offensive comments).

Legal basis

The storage of comments is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient. The lawfulness of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the withdrawal.

5. Social Media

eRecht24 Safe Sharing Tool

The content on this website can be shared on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, etc., in compliance with data protection regulations. This site uses the following for this purpose: eRecht24 Safe Sharing ToolThis tool only establishes direct contact between the networks and users when the user actively clicks on one of these buttons. Clicking the button constitutes consent within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time with effect for the future. This tool does not automatically transfer user data to the operators of these platforms. If the user is logged into one of the social networks, an information window will appear when using the social media elements of Facebook, Twitter, etc., in which the user can confirm the text before sending it. Our users can share the content of this page on social networks in a privacy-compliant manner, without the network operators creating complete browsing profiles. The service is used to obtain the legally required consent for the use of certain technologies. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.

Facebook

This website integrates elements of the social network Facebook. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. According to Facebook, the collected data is also transferred to the USA and other third countries. An overview of the Facebook social media elements can be found here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DEWhen the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Facebook server. Facebook then receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click the Facebook "Like" button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of this website to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to this website with your user account. Please note that as the provider of this website, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. You can find further information in Facebook's privacy policy at: https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/explanationWhere consent has been obtained, the aforementioned service is used on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25 TTDSG (German Telemedia Act). This consent can be revoked at any time. Where no consent has been obtained, the service is used on the basis of our legitimate interest in achieving the broadest possible visibility on social media. Where personal data is collected on our website and forwarded to Facebook using the tool described here, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Article 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook. The processing carried out by Facebook after the transfer is not part of the joint responsibility. Our joint obligations are set out in a joint processing agreement. The text of the agreement can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendumAccording to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook tool and for ensuring its data protection-compliant implementation on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of its products. You can assert your data subject rights (e.g., requests for access) regarding data processed by Facebook directly with Facebook. If you assert your data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward them to Facebook. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. You can find details here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381 and https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.

Twitter

This website integrates features of the Twitter service. These features are offered by Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland. When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Twitter server. This allows Twitter to receive information about your visit to this website. By using Twitter and the "Retweet" function, the websites you visit are linked to your Twitter account and shared with other users. Please note that as the website provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Twitter. You can find further information in Twitter's privacy policy at: https://twitter.com/de/privacyWhere consent has been obtained, the aforementioned service is used on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25 TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time. Where no consent has been obtained, the service is used on the basis of our legitimate interest in achieving the broadest possible visibility on social media. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://gdpr.twitter.com/en/controller-to-controller-transfers.htmlYou can adjust your privacy settings on Twitter in your account settings under https://twitter.com/account/settings change.

Instagram

This website integrates features of the Instagram service. These features are offered by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Instagram server. This allows Instagram to receive information about your visit to this website. If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the content of this website to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to this website with your user account. Please note that as the website provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Instagram. Where consent has been obtained, the use of the aforementioned service is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR and Section 25 TTDSG (German Telemedia Act). This consent can be revoked at any time. Where no consent has been obtained, the service is used based on our legitimate interest in achieving the broadest possible reach on social media. To the extent that personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and forwarded to Facebook or Instagram, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of the data and its transfer to Facebook or Instagram. The subsequent processing by Facebook or Instagram is not part of this joint responsibility. Our joint obligations are set out in a joint processing agreement. You can find the text of the agreement here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendumAccording to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook or Instagram tool and for ensuring the tool's data protection-compliant implementation on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of its products. You can assert your data subject rights (e.g., requests for access) regarding data processed by Facebook or Instagram directly with Facebook. If you assert your data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward them to Facebook. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. You can find details here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875 and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381Further information can be found in Instagram's privacy policy: https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

This website uses elements of the LinkedIn network. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. Each time you access a page on this website that contains LinkedIn elements, a connection to LinkedIn's servers is established. LinkedIn is informed that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click the LinkedIn "Recommend" button and are logged into your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn can associate your visit to this website with you and your user account. Please note that as the website provider, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by LinkedIn. Where consent has been obtained, the use of the aforementioned service is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR and Section 25 TTDSG (German Telemedia Act). This consent can be revoked at any time. Where no consent has been obtained, the service is used based on our legitimate interest in achieving the broadest possible visibility on social media. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/62538/datenubertragung-aus-der-eu-dem-ewr-und-der-schweiz?lang=de Further information can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

XING

This website uses elements of the XING network. The provider is New Work SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany. Each time you access one of our pages containing XING elements, a connection is established to XING's servers. To our knowledge, no personal data is stored in this process. In particular, no IP addresses are stored, nor is user behavior analyzed. If consent has been obtained, the use of the aforementioned service is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR and Section 25 TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time. If no consent has been obtained, the service is used based on our legitimate interest in achieving the broadest possible visibility on social media. Further information on data protection and the XING Share button can be found in XING's privacy policy at: https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

6. Analytics tools and advertising

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to integrate tracking and analytics tools and other technologies into our website. Google Tag Manager itself does not create user profiles, store cookies, or perform independent analyses. It serves solely to manage and deploy the tools integrated through it. However, Google Tag Manager does collect your IP address, which may also be transferred to Google's parent company in the United States. The use of Google Tag Manager is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the quick and easy integration and management of various tools on its website. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics allows the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors. The website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, time spent on the site, operating systems used, and the user's origin. This data is aggregated into a user ID and assigned to the respective device of the website visitor. Furthermore, Google Analytics allows us to record your mouse movements, scrolling, and clicks, among other things. Google Analytics also uses various modeling approaches to supplement the collected data sets and employs machine learning technologies for data analysis. Google Analytics uses technologies that enable the recognition of users for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about the use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

Browser Plugin

You can prevent Google from collecting and processing your data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=deFor more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please see Google's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Google Signals

We use Google Signals. When you visit our website, Google Analytics collects, among other things, your location, search history, YouTube history, and demographic data (visitor data). This data can be used for personalized advertising with the help of Google Signals. If you have a Google account, the visitor data from Google Signals will be linked to your Google account and used for personalized advertising messages. The data is also used to create anonymized statistics on the user behavior of our users.

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We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Google Optimize

We have integrated Google Optimize into this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as Google Optimize). Google Optimize allows us to optimize our website by conducting tests (A/B testing) and personalizing the website. For this purpose, Google Optimize processes the IP address of website visitors. The collected personal data can then be processed by other analytics tools. The use of Google Optimize is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the optimal design of its online presence. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., for device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. For further details, please refer to the provider's privacy policy at https://business.safety.google/adsprocessorterms/Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

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Google Ads

The website operator uses Google Ads. Google Ads is an online advertising program of Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Ads allows us to display advertisements in the Google search engine or on third-party websites when users enter certain search terms into Google (keyword targeting). Furthermore, targeted advertisements can be displayed based on user data available to Google (e.g., location data and interests) (audience targeting). As the website operator, we can quantitatively evaluate this data by, for example, analyzing which search terms led to the display of our advertisements and how many advertisements resulted in clicks. The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

Google AdSense

This website uses Google AdSense, a service for integrating advertisements. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google AdSense allows us to display targeted advertisements from third-party companies on our site. The content of these advertisements is based on your interests, which Google determines based on your previous browsing behavior. Contextual information, such as your location, the content of the website you are visiting, and your Google search terms, is also taken into account when selecting the appropriate advertisement. Google AdSense uses cookies, web beacons (invisible graphics), and similar recognition technologies. This allows information such as visitor traffic on these pages to be analyzed. The information collected by Google AdSense about your use of this website (including your IP address) and the delivery of advertising formats is transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. This information may be shared by Google with its partners. However, Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

Google Ads Remarketing

This website uses the features of Google Ads Remarketing. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Ads Remarketing allows us to assign people who interact with our online services to specific target groups in order to subsequently display interest-based advertising to them on the Google advertising network (remarketing or retargeting). Furthermore, the advertising target groups created with Google Ads Remarketing can be linked to Google's cross-device features. In this way, interest-based, personalized advertising messages, which have been tailored to you based on your previous usage and browsing behavior on one device (e.g., mobile phone), can also be displayed on another of your devices (e.g., tablet or PC). If you have a Google account, you can opt out of personalized advertising via the following link: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb/The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Further information and the data protection regulations can be found in Google's privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=de.

Target group formation with customer matching

To create target audiences, we use, among other things, the customer matching feature of Google Ads Remarketing. In this process, we transfer certain customer data (e.g., email addresses) from our customer lists to Google. If the customers in question are Google users and logged into their Google account, they will be shown relevant advertising messages within the Google network (e.g., on YouTube, Gmail, or in the search engine).

Google Conversion Tracking

This website uses Google Conversion Tracking. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Conversion Tracking allows Google and us to recognize whether a user has performed certain actions. For example, we can analyze which buttons on our website are clicked most frequently and which products are viewed or purchased most often. This information is used to create conversion statistics. We learn the total number of users who clicked on our ads and what actions they performed. We do not receive any information that allows us to personally identify the user. Google itself uses cookies or similar recognition technologies for identification. The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG. You can withdraw your consent at any time. You can find more information about Google Conversion Tracking in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Google Ads Enhanced Conversions

In addition to Google Conversion Tracking, we use the "Enhanced Conversions" feature of Google Ads. The provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. With Enhanced Conversions, data you provide in our forms (e.g., email address, phone number, name) is transmitted to Google in irrevocably encrypted form (SHA-256 hash) before being sent to Google. Google uses these hashes solely for matching with existing Google accounts and for improved conversion attribution. Unencrypted, clear data is not transmitted to Google. The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. You can find details here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

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Google Ads phone number forwarding (call tracking)

In certain Google Ads and on some pages of our website, we display a telephone number that we provide technically via Google. If you initiate a call to this number, the call is first routed through a Google forwarding number and then forwarded to our office in Aachen. Data transmitted to Google includes: time of call, call duration, geographic area code of the calling number, receiving device (mobile or landline), and the call status (answered or not answered). The content of the conversation is not recorded. The call is expressly not recorded. The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 Para. 1 TTDSG for the provision of the forwarding number. The subsequent telephone contact for initiating a business relationship is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time. You can always call our regular business number, which we publish in the legal notice under the heading "Information on the responsible party". Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

LinkedIn Insight Tag

This website uses the LinkedIn Insight Tag. The provider of this service is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Data processing by LinkedIn Insight Tag

Using the LinkedIn Insight Tag, we receive information about visitors to our website. If a website visitor is registered with LinkedIn, we can analyze their professional profile (e.g., career level, company size, country, location, industry, and job title) and thus better tailor our site to the respective target groups. Furthermore, LinkedIn Insight Tags allow us to measure whether visitors to our website make a purchase or take another action (conversion tracking). Conversion tracking can also be performed across devices (e.g., from PC to tablet). The LinkedIn Insight Tag also offers a retargeting function, which allows us to display targeted advertising to visitors of our website outside of our site. According to LinkedIn, this does not involve identifying the recipient of the advertisement. LinkedIn itself also collects so-called log files (URL, referrer URL, IP address, device and browser characteristics, and time of access). The IP addresses are shortened or (if used to reach LinkedIn members across devices) hashed (pseudonymized). LinkedIn deletes the direct identifiers of its members after seven days. The remaining pseudonymized data is then deleted within 180 days. As website operators, we cannot associate the data collected by LinkedIn with specific individuals. LinkedIn will store the collected personal data of website visitors on its servers in the USA and use it for its own advertising purposes. For details, please see LinkedIn's privacy policy at [link to LinkedIn privacy policy] https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy#choices-oblig.

Legal basis

Where consent has been obtained, the aforementioned service is used exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25 TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time. Where consent has not been obtained, this service is used on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR; the website operator has a legitimate interest in effective advertising measures, including social media. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/l/dpa and https://www.linkedin.com/legal/l/eu-sccs.

Objection to the use of LinkedIn Insight Tag

You can object to the analysis of user behavior and targeted advertising by LinkedIn via the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-outFurthermore, LinkedIn members can control the use of their personal data for advertising purposes in their account settings. To prevent LinkedIn from linking data collected on our website with your LinkedIn account, you must log out of your LinkedIn account before visiting our website.

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7. Newsletter

Newsletter data

If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter offered on this website, we require your email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the email address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter. No further data is collected, or only on a voluntary basis. We use newsletter service providers, described below, to process the newsletters.

Mailchimp

This website uses Mailchimp for sending newsletters. The provider is Rocket Science Group LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA. Mailchimp is a service that, among other things, allows us to organize and analyze the sending of newsletters. When you enter data for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter (e.g., email address), this data is stored on Mailchimp's servers in the USA. Mailchimp allows us to analyze our newsletter campaigns. When you open an email sent via Mailchimp, a file embedded in the email (a so-called web beacon) connects to Mailchimp's servers in the USA. This allows us to determine whether a newsletter message has been opened and which links, if any, have been clicked. Technical information is also collected (e.g., time of access, IP address, browser type, and operating system). This information cannot be linked to individual newsletter recipients. These cookies are used exclusively for the statistical analysis of newsletter campaigns. The results of these analyses can be used to better tailor future newsletters to the interests of the recipients. If you do not want your data analyzed by Mailchimp, you must unsubscribe from the newsletter. We provide a corresponding link for this purpose in every newsletter message. Data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke this consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation. The data you have provided to us for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe and will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list after you unsubscribe. Data that has been stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected. Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. You can find details here: https://mailchimp.com/eu-us-data-transfer-statement/ and https://mailchimp.com/legal/data-processing-addendum/#Annex_C_-_Standard_Contractual_ClausesAfter you unsubscribe from our newsletter mailing list, your email address may be stored on a blacklist by us or our newsletter service provider if this is necessary to prevent future mailings. The data on the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and will not be combined with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Storage on the blacklist is not time-limited. You can object to the storage of your data if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest. For more information, please see Mailchimp's privacy policy at: https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/.

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8. Plugins and Tools

YouTube with enhanced privacy

This website embeds videos from YouTube. The operator of the site is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, this mode prevents YouTube from storing information about visitors to this website before they watch the video. However, enhanced privacy mode does not necessarily prevent data from being shared with YouTube partners. For example, YouTube establishes a connection to the Google DoubleClick network regardless of whether you watch a video. As soon as you start a YouTube video on this website, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. This informs the YouTube server which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account. Furthermore, after a video starts playing, YouTube may store various cookies on your device or use similar recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting). In this way, YouTube can obtain information about visitors to this website. This information is used, among other things, to compile video statistics, improve user-friendliness, and prevent fraud. Starting a YouTube video may trigger further data processing operations over which we have no control. The use of YouTube is in the interest of presenting our online content in an appealing way. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. Further information about data protection at YouTube can be found in their privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Vimeo

This website uses plugins from the video portal Vimeo. The provider is Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA. When you visit one of our pages featuring a Vimeo video, a connection to Vimeo's servers is established. This informs the Vimeo server which of our pages you have visited. Vimeo also receives your IP address. This applies even if you are not logged into Vimeo or do not have a Vimeo account. The information collected by Vimeo is transmitted to the Vimeo server in the USA. If you are logged into your Vimeo account, you allow Vimeo to directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your Vimeo account. Vimeo uses cookies or similar tracking technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting) to recognize website visitors. The use of Vimeo is in our legitimate interest in presenting our online content in an appealing way. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses and, according to Vimeo, on "legitimate business interests." Details can be found here: https://vimeo.com/privacyFurther information on how Vimeo handles user data can be found in their privacy policy at: https://vimeo.com/privacy.

Google Fonts

This website uses Google Fonts, provided by Google, for the uniform display of fonts. When you access a page, your browser loads the required fonts into its browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly. For this purpose, the browser you are using must connect to Google's servers. This allows Google to know that this website was accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Fonts is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the uniform presentation of the typeface on its website. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 Para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your browser does not support Google Fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used. Further information about Google Fonts can be found at [link to Google Fonts information] https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Adobe Fonts

This website uses web fonts from Adobe for the consistent display of certain fonts. The provider is Adobe Systems Incorporated, 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110-2704, USA (Adobe). When you access this website, your browser loads the required fonts directly from Adobe to display them correctly on your device. In doing so, your browser establishes a connection to Adobe's servers in the USA. This allows Adobe to know that this website was accessed via your IP address. According to Adobe, no cookies are stored when the fonts are provided. The storage and analysis of the data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the consistent presentation of the typeface on its website. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/eudatatransfers.htmlFurther information about Adobe Fonts can be found at: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.htmlAdobe's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policy.html

Font Awesome

This website uses Font Awesome for the consistent display of fonts and icons. The provider is Fonticons, Inc., 6 Porter Road Apartment 3R, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. When you access a page, your browser loads the necessary fonts into its browser cache to display text, fonts, and icons correctly. For this purpose, your browser must connect to Font Awesome's servers. This allows Font Awesome to know that this website was accessed via your IP address. The use of Font Awesome is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the consistent presentation of the typeface on our website. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and Section 25 para. 1 TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your browser does not support Font Awesome, a standard font from your computer will be used. Further information about Font Awesome can be found in the Font Awesome privacy policy at: https://fontawesome.com/privacy.

Google Maps

This website uses the Google Maps service. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. The provider of this website has no influence on this data transfer. When Google Maps is activated, Google may use Google Fonts for the purpose of consistent font display. When you access Google Maps, your browser loads the required web fonts into its browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly. The use of Google Maps is in the interest of presenting our online services in an appealing way and making it easy to find the locations we have indicated on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If corresponding consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's terminal equipment (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/More information on how user data is handled can be found in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter “reCAPTCHA”) on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. reCAPTCHA is used to verify whether data entered on this website (e.g., in a contact form) is entered by a human or by an automated program. To this end, reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various pieces of information (e.g., IP address, the website visitor's time spent on the website, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google. The reCAPTCHA analyses run entirely in the background. Website visitors are not notified that an analysis is taking place. The storage and analysis of the data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web services from abusive automated access and spam. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Further information on Google reCAPTCHA can be found in the Google Privacy Policy and the Google Terms of Service at the following links: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de.

Wordfence

We have integrated Wordfence into this website. The provider is Defiant Inc., 800 5th Ave Ste 4100, Seattle, WA 98104, USA (hereinafter "Wordfence"). Wordfence serves to protect our website from unauthorized access or malicious cyberattacks. For this purpose, our website establishes a persistent connection to Wordfence's servers so that Wordfence can compare its databases with the access attempts made to our website and, if necessary, block them. The use of Wordfence is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the most effective possible protection of its website against cyberattacks. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.wordfence.com/help/general-data-protection-regulation/.

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CleanTalk

This website uses anti-spam plugins from CleanTalk. The provider is CleanTalk Inc., 711 S Carson Street, Suite 4, Carson City, NV 89701, USA (hereinafter "CleanTalk"). CleanTalk serves to protect our website from spam activity (e.g., preventing unwanted advertising, unsolicited messages, or comments). For this purpose, CleanTalk collects various personal data such as IP address, email address, the sender's nickname, information about the JavaScript technology used in the sender's browser, and the entered text. This information is transferred to and stored on a CleanTalk server in the EU. For security reasons and as protection against spam, your data is processed in the CleanTalk Cloud Service and stored in log files for a maximum of 31 days. After this period, the data is completely deleted. The use of CleanTalk is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the most effective possible protection of its website against spam activity. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's terminal equipment within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here:https://cleantalk.org/my/session?back_url=profile#scc_agreement.

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9. eCommerce and payment providers

Processing of customer and contract data

We collect, process, and use personal customer and contract data to establish, define the content of, and modify our contractual relationships. We collect, process, and use personal data relating to the use of this website (usage data) only to the extent necessary to enable the user to access the service or for billing purposes. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The collected customer data will be deleted after completion of the order or termination of the business relationship and expiry of any applicable statutory retention periods. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

10. Audio and video conferences

Data processing

We use online conferencing tools, among other methods, to communicate with our customers. The specific tools we use are listed below. When you communicate with us via video or audio conference over the internet, your personal data is collected and processed by us and the provider of the respective conferencing tool. The conferencing tools collect all data that you provide/use to access the tools (email address and/or your telephone number). Furthermore, the conferencing tools process the duration of the conference, the start and end times of your participation, the number of participants, and other contextual information related to the communication process (metadata). The tool provider also processes all technical data necessary for conducting the online communication. This includes, in particular, IP addresses, MAC addresses, device IDs, device type, operating system type and version, client version, camera type, microphone or speaker, and the type of connection. If content is exchanged, uploaded, or otherwise made available within the tool, this content is also stored on the tool provider's servers. Such content includes, in particular, cloud recordings, chat/instant messages, voicemails, uploaded photos and videos, files, whiteboards, and other information shared while using the service. Please note that we do not have full control over the data processing operations of the tools used. Our options are largely determined by the respective provider's company policy. Further information on data processing by the conference tools can be found in the privacy policies of the respective tools, which we have listed below this text.

Purpose and legal basis

The conference tools are used to communicate with prospective or existing business partners or to offer certain services to our customers (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR). Furthermore, the use of these tools serves to generally simplify and expedite communication with us or our company (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Where consent has been requested, the use of the relevant tools is based on this consent; this consent can be revoked at any time with effect for the future.

Storage duration

The data we collect directly through our video and conferencing tools is deleted from our systems as soon as you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Stored cookies remain on your device until you delete them. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected. We have no control over the storage duration of your data that is stored by the operators of the conferencing tools for their own purposes. For details, please contact the operators of the conferencing tools directly.

Conference tools used

We use the following conference tools:

TeamViewer

We use TeamViewer. The provider is TeamViewer Germany GmbH, Jahnstr. 30, 73037 Göppingen. Details regarding data processing can be found in TeamViewer's privacy policy https://www.teamviewer.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung/.

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Microsoft Teams

We use Microsoft Teams. The provider is Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland. For details on data processing, please see the Microsoft Teams privacy policy https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement.

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Google Hangouts

We use Google Hangouts. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. For details on data processing, please see the Google Hangouts privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

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Google Meet

We use Google Meet. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. For details on data processing, please see Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

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11. Own services

Handling of applicant data

We offer you the opportunity to apply to us (e.g., by email, post, or via our online application form). Below, we inform you about the scope, purpose, and use of your personal data collected during the application process. We assure you that the collection, processing, and use of your data will be carried out in accordance with applicable data protection law and all other legal provisions, and that your data will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Scope and purpose of data collection

When you submit an application to us, we process your associated personal data (e.g., contact and communication data, application documents, notes from job interviews, etc.) to the extent necessary for deciding whether to establish an employment relationship. The legal basis for this is Section 26 of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) (initiation of an employment relationship), Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b of the GDPR (general contract initiation), and – if you have given your consent – Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Within our company, your personal data will only be shared with individuals involved in processing your application. If your application is successful, the data you submitted will be stored in our data processing systems for the purpose of carrying out the employment relationship, based on Section 26 of the BDSG and Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b of the GDPR.

Data retention period

If we are unable to offer you a position, you decline a job offer, or you withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain the data you submitted for up to six months from the conclusion of the application process (rejection or withdrawal of the application) based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). After this period, the data will be deleted and any physical application documents destroyed. This retention serves, in particular, as evidence in the event of legal proceedings. If it becomes apparent that the data will be required after the six-month period (e.g., due to threatened or pending legal proceedings), deletion will only occur once the purpose for the extended retention no longer applies. Extended retention may also occur if you have given your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) or if statutory retention obligations preclude deletion.

Inclusion in the applicant pool

If we do not offer you a position, we may add you to our applicant pool. If you are added, all documents and information from your application will be transferred to the applicant pool so that we can contact you if suitable vacancies arise. Inclusion in the applicant pool is based solely on your explicit consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Providing this consent is voluntary and is not related to the current application process. The person concerned can withdraw their consent at any time. In this case, the data from the applicant pool will be irrevocably deleted unless there are legal grounds for retention. The data from the applicant pool will be irrevocably deleted no later than two years after consent is given.

OneDrive

We have integrated OneDrive into this website. The provider is Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland (hereinafter "OneDrive"). OneDrive allows us to integrate an upload area into our website where you can upload content. When you upload content, it is stored on OneDrive's servers. When you visit our website, a connection to OneDrive is also established so that OneDrive can determine that you have visited our website. The use of OneDrive is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in a reliable upload area on its website. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR; this consent can be revoked at any time.

Order processing

Google Drive

We have integrated Google Drive into this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Drive allows us to integrate an upload area into our website where you can upload content. When you upload content, it is stored on Google Drive's servers. When you visit our website, a connection to Google Drive is also established, so Google Drive can determine that you have visited our website. The use of Google Drive is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in a reliable upload area on its website. If corresponding consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR; this consent can be revoked at any time.

Order processing

Sample submission for feasibility studies

On our website, we offer you the opportunity to send us a component sample for a free feasibility study. When you fill out the corresponding form, you provide us with your first name, last name, company, job title, business email address, telephone number, and postal address for sample return. We also collect a brief technical description of your component and your measurement task. We use this data to coordinate sample shipment, conduct the measurement at our facility in Aachen, and send you a detailed measurement report. This processing is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR (contract initiation). We store contact details for up to 36 months after completion of the feasibility study. We delete the postal address 12 months after sample return. We archive the technical measurement data of your component for up to 60 months for documentation and reference purposes. We may also use anonymized measurement data beyond this period for our own improvement and research purposes. For particularly sensitive components—such as those from pre-series developments or patent-pending projects—we recommend concluding a bilateral non-disclosure agreement (NDA) beforehand. Please contact info@mabri.vision for more information.