Table of Contents 

1. Name and address of the data controller 

2. Contact details of the data protection officer 

3. General information on data processing 

4. Rights of the data subject 

5. Provision of website and creation of log files 

6. Use of cookies 

7. Contact via E-Mail 

8. Corporate web profiles on social networks 

9. Use of company appearances in professional networks 

10. Hosting 

11. Registration 

12. Plugins

13. Cookie Declaration 

1. Name and address of the controller 

The controller in terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection regulations is: 

Mind Nexus GmbH

Stormsweg 6a 

22085 Hamburg 

Germany 

legal@postline.ai 

https://researchmate.ai

2. Contact details of the data protection officer 

There is currently no dedicated data protection officer appointed following § 38 BDSG.

3. General information on data processing 

   
   

Scope of processing personal data 

In general, we only process the personal data of our users to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website with our content and services. The regular processing of personal data only takes place with the consent of the user. Exceptions include cases where prior consent cannot be technically obtained and where the processing of the data is permitted by law. 

Legal basis for data processing 

Where consent is appropriate for processing personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis to obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of their data. 

As for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract of which the data subject is party, Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual activities. 

When it is necessary to process personal data in order to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) (1) (c) GDPR serves as the legal basis. 

If vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (d) GDPR serves as the legal basis. 

If the processing of data is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or that of a third party, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the interest of the former, Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR will serve as the legal basis for the processing of data. 

Data removal and storage duration 

The personal data of the data subject will be erased or restricted as soon as the purpose of its storage has been accomplished. Additional storage may occur if this is provided for by the European or national legislator within the EU regulations, law, or other relevant regulations to which the data controller is subject. Restriction or erasure of the data also takes place when the storage period stipulated by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to prolong the storage of the data for the purpose of concluding or fulfiling the respective contract. 

4. Rights of the data subject 
   
   

When your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and have the following rights: 

Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) 

You may request the data controller to confirm whether your personal data is processed by them. 

If such processing occurs, you can request the following information from the data controller: 

• Purposes of processing 

• Categories of personal data being processed. 

• Recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed. 

• Planned storage period or the criteria for determining this period 

• The existence of the rights of rectification, erasure or restriction or opposition. 

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

• If applicable, origin of the data (if collected from a third party). 

• If applicable, existence of automated decision-making including profiling with meaningful information about the logic involved, the scope and the effects to be expected. 

• If applicable, transfer of personal data to a third country or international organization. 

  
  

Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) 

You have a right to rectification and/or modification of the data, if your processed personal data is incorrect or incomplete. The data controller must correct the data without delay.

Right to the restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR) 

You may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the following conditions: 

• If you challenge the accuracy of your personal data for a period that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of your personal data. 

• The processing is unlawful, and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and instead request the restriction of their use instead. 

• The data controller or its representative no longer need the personal data for the purpose of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims; or 

• If you have objected to the processing pursuant and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate interests of the data controller override your interests. 

  
  

Right to erasure ("Right to be forgotten") (Art. 17 GDPR) 

If you request from the data controller to delete your personal data without undue delay, they are required to do so immediately if one of the following applies: 

• Personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed. 

• You withdraw your consent on which the processing is based pursuant to and where there is no other legal basis for processing the data. 

• You object to the processing of the data and there are no longer overriding legitimate grounds for processing, or you object pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR. 

• Your personal data has been processed unlawfully. 

• The personal data must be deleted to comply with a legal obligation in Union law or Member State law to which the data controller is subject. 

• Your personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8 (1) GDPR. 

  
  

The right to deletion does not exist if the processing is necessary 

• to exercise the right to freedom of speech and information; 

• to fulfil a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or Member States to which the data controller is subject, or to perform a task of public interest or in the exercise of public authority delegated to the representative. 

• for reasons of public interest in the field of public health. 

• for archival purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes. 

• to enforce, exercise or defend legal claims. 

  
  

Right to data portability 

You have the right to receive your personal data given to the data controller in a structured and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another person without hindrance by the data controller who was initially given the data.

Right to object 

For reasons that arise from your particular situation, you have, at any time, the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (1) (e) or 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. If the personal data relating to you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data in regard to such advertising; this also applies to profiling associated with direct marketing. 

Right to complain to a supervisory authority 

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR. The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Art. 78 GDPR. A list, of the locally competent supervisory authorities in Germany can be found on the website of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection at the following link: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Service/Anschriften/Laender/Laender-node.html 

5. Provision of website and creation of log files 
   
   

Description and scope of data processing 

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and relevant information from the computer system of the calling device. 

The following data is collected: 

• Browser type and version used 

• The user's operating system 

• The user’s internet service provider 

• The IP address of the user 

• Date and time of access 

• Web pages from which the user’s system accessed our website 

• Web pages accessed by the user’s system through our website 

  
  

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

Purpose of data processing 

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary for the delivery of the website to the computer of the user. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be kept for the duration of the session. 

The storage in logfiles is done to ensure the functionality of the website. The data is also used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. An analysis of the data for marketing purposes does not take place. 

For the aforementioned purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of data in compliance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. 

Legal basis for data processing 

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and logfiles is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. 

Duration of storage 

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The session is complete when the collection of data for the provision of the website is accomplished. 

If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that an assignment of the calling client is not possible. 

Objection and removal 

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. The user can object to this. Whether the objection is successful is to be determined within the framework of a balancing of interests. 

6. Use of cookies 
   
   

Description and scope of data processing 

For additional information regarding the storage periods and the deletion periods of personal data, please refer to the Consent Banner on our website. 

When you visit our website, we use technical tools for various functions, in particular cookies, which can be stored on your device. When you visit our website for the first time and at any time later, you have the choice of whether you generally permit the setting of cookies or which individual additional functions you would like to select. You can make changes in your browser settings or via our consent manager. Cookies are text files or information in a database that are stored on your hard drive and assigned to the browser you are using so that certain information can be passed to the entity that sets the cookie. Below we describe what kind of cookies we use:  We use technically necessary cookies, which are required for the technical structure of the website. Without these cookies, our website cannot be displayed (completely correctly) or the support functions are not possible. 

The following data is stored and transmitted in the technical necessary cookies: 

• Language settings 

• Entered search terms 

• Functionality of the website 

We use cookies on our website that are not technically necessary. Technically unnecessary cookies are text files that are not only used for the functionality of the website, but also collect other data. 

As a result, the following data will be processed: 

• IP-address 

• Internet user location 

• Date and time of the website visit 

• Customization of advertisements to the user 

• Tracking of the surfing behavior 

• Linking the website visit with other social media platforms 

  
  

Purpose of data processing 

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to ensure the functionality of our website. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change. 

We need technical necessary cookies for the following purposes: 

• Applying language settings 

• Functionality of the website 

  
  

The use of technically not necessary cookies is carried out for the purpose of improving the quality of our website, its content and thus our reach and profitability. By setting these cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer. These cookies serve us particularly for the following purposes: 

• Tracking 

• Targeting  

• Analysis 

  
  

Legal basis for data processing 

The regulations of the Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) are relevant for the storage of information in the end user's terminal equipment and/or access to information already stored in the end user's terminal equipment. If the setting and reading of cookies is technically necessary, this is done to ensure the functionality of our website. In this case, the storage of and access to cookies on your terminal equipment is carried out on the basis of § 25(2)(2) TTDSG. This storage of and access to the information in your terminal equipment serves to facilitate your use of our website and to be able to offer you our services as you have requested. Some functions of our website also do not work without the use of these cookies and could therefore not be offered. The cookies are generally deleted after the session ends (e.g. logging out or closing the browser) or after the expiry of a specified duration. Information on different storage periods for cookies can be found in the following sections of this data protection declaration. 

As far as cookies are set that are not technically necessary, this is done on the basis of your expressed consent, which you can provide via the cookie banner. The basis for storing and accessing information in this case is § 25(1) TTDSG in conjunction with. Art. 6(1)(1)(a), Art. 7 GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future or subsequently grant it again by configuring your settings for cookies accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by making the appropriate settings in your browser software. Please note that the browser settings you make only affect the browser you are using. If personal data is processed following the storage of and access to the information on your terminal equipment, the provisions of the GDPR are relevant. Information on this can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy. 

7. Contact via E-Mail 
   
   

Description and scope of data processing 

You can contact us via the email address provided on our website. In this case the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored. 

The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation. 

Purpose of data processing 

If you contact us via email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data. 

Legal basis for data processing 

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to optimally answer your request that you send by e-mail. 

If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. 

Duration of storage 

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be concluded from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively resolved. 

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest. 

Right to object 

The user has the possibility to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. 

You can send us a revocation of consent or an objection to the storage at any time by email at legal@researchmate.ai. 

All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case. 

8. Corporate web profiles on social networks 
   
   

Use of corporate profiles on social networks 

TikTok: 

TikTok, Part of ByteDance Ltd, Room 503 5F Building 2 43 North Third Ring West Road Beijing, 100086 China 

On our company site, we provide information and offer TikTok users the opportunity to communicate. If you perform an action on our TikTok corporate site (e.g. comments, posts, likes, etc.), it is possible that you make personal data (e.g. plain name or photo of your user profile) public. However, since we usually or to a large extent have no influence on the processing of your personal data by the company TikTok, which is jointly responsible for the Get Media GmbH - company presence, we cannot make any binding statements on the purpose and scope of the processing of your data. 

The use of the corporate presence includes the communication of the product, services, news, advertising and customer contact. 

In this regard, the publications about the corporate presence may include the following content: 

• information about products 

• information about services  

• advertising 

• customer contact 
  
  

In this context, every user is free to disclose personal data through activities. 

Insofar as we process your personal data in order to evaluate your online behavior, offer you sweepstakes or conduct lead campaigns, this is done on the basis of your express declaration of consent, Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a, Art. 7 DSGVO. The legal basis for processing personal data for the purpose of communicating with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DSGVO. Thereby, our legitimate interest is to answer your request optimally or to be able to provide the requested information. If the purpose of contacting you is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) lit. b DSGVO. 

The data generated by the company website is not stored in our own systems. 

For the processing of your personal data in third countries, we have provided suitable guarantees in the form of standard data protection clauses pursuant to Art. 46 (2) lit. c DSGVO. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us. 

You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect in the course of your use of our TikTok - Company Website and assert your data subject rights as stated under IV. of this privacy policy. To do so, send us an informal email to legal@researchmate.ai. For the processing of your personal data by Instagram and the corresponding objection options, you can find more information here: 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/eea/privacy-policy/en 

Instagram: 

Instagram, Part of Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2 Ireland 

 
On our company profile we provide information and offer Instagram users the possibility of communication. If you carry out an action on our Instagram company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public. However, as we generally or to a large extent have no influence on the processing of your personal data by Instagram, we cannot make any binding statements regarding the purpose and scope of the processing of your data. 

Publications on the company profile can contain the following content: 

• Information about products 

• Information about services 

• Sweepstakes 

• Advertisement 

• Customer contact 

  
  

Every user is free to publish personal data. 

As far as we process your personal data in order to evaluate your online behavior, to offer you sweepstakes or to conduct lead campaigns, this is done on the basis of your express declaration of consent, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a), Art. 7 GDPR. The legal basis for processing personal data for the purpose of communicating with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Thereby, our legitimate interest is to answer your request optimally or to be able to provide the requested information. If the aim of contacting you is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR. 

The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems. 

For the processing of your personal data in third countries, we have provided appropriate guarantees in form of standard data protection clauses pursuant to Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us. 

 
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of your use of our Instagram corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to legal@researchmate.ai. For further information on the processing of your personal data by Instagram and the corresponding objection options, please click here: 

Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875 

Twitter  (x.com)

Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland 

 
On our company profile we provide information and offer Instagram users the possibility of communication. If you carry out an action on our Instagram company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public. However, as we generally or to a large extent have no influence on the processing of your personal data by Instagram, we cannot make any binding statements regarding the purpose and scope of the processing of your data. 

Our corporate profile in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. We use the company's profile for: 

The use of the corporate presence includes the communication of the product, services, news, advertising and customer contact. 

Publications on the company profile can contain the following content: 

• Information about products 

• Information about services 

• Sweepstakes 

• Advertisement 

• Customer contact 

  
  

Every user is free to publish personal data. 

As far as we process your personal data in order to evaluate your online behavior, to offer you sweepstakes or to conduct lead campaigns, this is done on the basis of your express declaration of consent, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a), Art. 7 GDPR. The legal basis for processing personal data for the purpose of communicating with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Thereby, our legitimate interest is to answer your request optimally or to be able to provide the requested information. If the aim of contacting you is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR. 

The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems. 

For the processing of your personal data in third countries, we have provided appropriate guarantees in form of standard data protection clauses pursuant to Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us. 

 
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of your use of our Twitter corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to legal@get.me. For further information on the processing of your personal data by Twitter and the corresponding objection options, please click here: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/de/privacy 

9. Use of corporate profiles in professionally oriented networks 

   
   

Scope of data processing 

We use corporate profiles on professionally oriented networks. We maintain a corporate presence on the following professionally oriented networks: 

LinkedIn: 

LinkedIn, Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland 

On our site we provide information and offer users the possibility of communication. 

The corporate profile is used for job applications, information, public relations, and active sourcing. 

We do not have any information on the processing of your personal data by the companies jointly responsible for the corporate profile. Further information can be found in the privacy policy of: 

LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy 

If you carry out an action on our company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public. 

Legal basis for data processing 

The legal basis for the processing of personal data for the purpose of communication with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to answer your request optimally or to be able to provide the requested information. If the aim of contacting you is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR. 

Purpose of the data processing 

Our corporate web profile serves to inform users about our services. Every user is free to publish personal data. 

Duration of storage 

We store your activities and personal data published via our corporate web profile until you withdraw your consent. In addition, we comply with the statutory retention periods. 

Objection and removal 

You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data which we collect within the scope of your use of our corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to the email address stated in this privacy policy. 

You can find further information on objection and removal options here: 

LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy 

Discord:

Discord Inc., 444 De Haro Street #200, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

On our Discord server, we provide information, updates, and offer users the possibility for communication through text, voice, and video channels.

The use of our Discord server is intended for community engagement, customer support, feedback collection, and public relations.

We do not have detailed information on the processing of your personal data by Discord Inc. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of Discord for more information:

https://discord.com/privacy

If you interact within our Discord server (e.g., messages, voice chats, reactions, etc.), you may make personal data (e.g., your username, profile picture, or any information you choose to disclose) public.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for processing personal data within the scope of our Discord server activities is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in effectively engaging with and supporting our community, as well as providing and improving our services. If the purpose of the interaction is to conclude or perform a contract, the processing is additionally based on Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR.

Purpose of the Data Processing

Our Discord server is utilized to facilitate communication with our community, provide support, gather feedback, and share information about our services. Users have the discretion to disclose personal data within the server.

Duration of Storage

We will store the data collected through our Discord server for as long as it is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with our legal obligations. Subsequently, personal data will be deleted in accordance with our data retention policy and applicable laws.

Objection and Removal

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data collected through our Discord server at any time. To exercise your rights as a data subject, including data access, rectification, erasure, or to object to data processing, please contact us via the email address provided in this privacy policy.

For further details on your rights and options for objecting to and removing data, please refer to the Discord privacy policy:

https://discord.com/privacy

10. Hosting 

    
    

The website is hosted on servers of a service provider commissioned by us. 

Our service provider are: 

Google Cloud Platform and Framer.com

The servers automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits when you visit the website. The stored information is: 

• Browser type and version 

• Used operating system 

• Referrer URL 

• Hostname of the accessing computer 

• Time and date of the server request 

• IP address of the user's device 

  
  

This data will not be merged with other data sources. The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website - and server log files are therefore recorded. 

The server of the website is geographically located in the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA). 

11. Registration 

    
    

Description and scope of data processing 

We offer users the opportunity to register by providing personal data. The data is entered into an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. The data will not be passed on to third parties. The following data is collected as part of the registration process: 

• Email address 

• Last name 

• First name 

• Pseudonym 

• IP address of the user's device 

• Date and time of registration 

  
  

As part of the registration process, the user's consent to the processing of this data is obtained. 

Purpose of data processing 

A registration of the user is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract with the user or for the execution of pre-contractual measures. 

Identification during registration is necessary to create an individual account for you as a user. 

Legal basis for data processing 

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given his consent. 

If the registration serves the fulfilment of a contract to which the user is a party or the execution of pre-contractual measures, the additional legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR. 

Duration of storage 

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. 

This is the case for the data collected during the registration process for the execution of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures if the data is no longer required for the execution of the contract. Even after the conclusion of the contract, it may be necessary to store personal data of the contractual partner in order to comply with contractual or legal obligations. 

Objection and removal 

As a user you have the possibility to cancel the registration at any time. You can request a change to the data stored about you at any time. 

Ihr Account kann jeder Zeit innerhalb der Profileinstellung bearbeitet oder gelöscht werden. 

If the data is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, a premature deletion of the data is only possible insofar as contractual or legal obligations do not stand in the way of a deletion. 

12. Plugins 

We use plugins for various purposes. The plugins used are listed below: 

Use of Facebook pixel

Scope of processing of personal data
We use the Facebook pixels of Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA and their representatives in Union Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal H , D2 Dublin, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Facebook) on our online presence. It allows us to track the actions of users after they have seen or clicked on a Facebook ad. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system), data on the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user has clicked on them) and also data on advertising partners (in particular pseudonymised user IDs). This allows us to measure the effectiveness of Facebook advertisements for statistical and market research purposes.
The data collected in this way is anonymous for us, i.e. we do not see the personal data of individual users. However, this data is stored and processed by Facebook. Facebook may link this information to your Facebook account and may also use it for its own promotional purposes in accordance with Facebook's Data Usage Policy.\For more information about how Facebook collects and stores this information, please visit:
https://en-gb.facebook.com/policy.php 

Purpose of data processing
The use of the Facebook pixel serves the analysis and optimization of advertising measures. 

Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user's given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR. 

Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes. 

Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You can prevent Facebook from collecting and processing your personal information by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" feature of a supporting browser, by disabling the execution of script code in your browser, or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.\You can find more information about objection and removal options for Facebook at:
https://en-gb.facebook.com/policy.php 

Use of Matomo

Scope of processing of personal data
We use the open source tracking tool Matomo (https://matomo.org/) to analyse the surfing behavior of our users. We use GDPR friendly settings of Matomo. Thus, Matomo does not set a cookie. Personal data could be stored and evaluated, in particular the user's activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system), data on the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user has clicked on them) and also data on advertising partners (in particular pseudonymised user IDs).
The software is set so that the IP addresses are not stored completely, but 2 bytes of the IP address are masked for anonymization (e.g.: 192.168.xxx.xxx). In this way, it is no longer possible to assign the shortened IP address to the calling computer. The data is stored in our MySQL database, logs or report data are not sent to Matomo servers.\For more information about Matomo's collection and storage of data, please visit:
https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/ 

Purpose of data processing
The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. By evaluating the data collected, we are able to compile information on the use of the individual components of our online presence. This helps us to constantly improve our online presence and its user-friendliness. 

Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of personal data is the user's given consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR. 

Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes. 

Possibility of revocation of consent and removal
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent up to the revocation.
You can prevent Matomo from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of cookies from third parties on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, by deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or by using a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
With the following link you can deactivate the processing of your personal data by Matomo:
https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/
For more information on objection and removal options against Matomo please visit:
https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/ 

Use of CCM19 Cookie Consent Manager

Scope of processing of personal data
We use the Consent Manament Platform CCM19 of the Papoo Software & Media GmbH, Auguststr. 4, 53229 Bonn, Germany (hereinafter referred to as CCM19). CCM10enables us to obtain the consent of the user for data processing, to administer it and to document it in a legally compliant manner. The following data are processed:

- Date and time of visit
- Device information
- Browser information
- Anonymised IP address
- Opt-in and Opt-out data

The data are processed geographically in the European Union.
Further information on the collection and storage of data by Usercentrics can be found here:
https://usercentrics.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung/ 

Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data serves to comply with the legal obligations of the GDPR and the BDSG. 

Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the purposes of data processing mentioned under 2. 

Duration of storage
Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy, until you revoke your consent to its storage, or as required by law. 

Possibility of objection and removal
You may prevent CCM19 from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, by using the "Do Not Track" feature of a supporting browser, by disabling the execution of script code in your browser, or by installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
For more information about objection and removal options regarding CCM19, please visit:
https://www.ccm19.de/datenschutzerklaerung.html

Use of Posthog

Scope of processing of personal data:
We use the analytics tool Posthog, provided by PostHog Inc., 2261 Market Street #4008, San Francisco, CA 94114, to understand user interactions on our online presence. Posthog allows us to track user actions, including page visits and clicks, and collect data related to device and browser usage, such as IP addresses and operating systems. It also gathers information about user interactions with specific elements on our website. This data is vital for understanding user behavior and improving our services. The information collected is processed and stored by Posthog, and it adheres to their privacy standards.

Purpose of data processing:
The primary purpose of using Posthog is to analyze and optimize our website's user experience and interface. This analysis aids in enhancing the functionality and usability of our website, ensuring a better service for our users.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data:
The processing of personal data through Posthog is based on the user's consent, in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Duration of storage:
Your personal information will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, such as for compliance with tax and accounting obligations.

Possibility of revocation of consent and removal:
You have the right to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the legality of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can also prevent Posthog from collecting and processing your data by disabling cookies in your browser, using browser features like "Do Not Track," or by employing script blockers like NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com). For more information about Posthog's data collection and processing, visit Posthog's Privacy Policy:https://posthog.com/privacy.

Use of Facebook Pixel (Meta)

Scope of processing of personal data:
We use the Facebook Pixel, a service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA, and its EU representative Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. The Facebook Pixel enables us to track user behavior after they have been redirected to our website by clicking on a Facebook ad. This tool helps us understand the effectiveness of Facebook ads for statistical and market research purposes. It collects data such as user actions (e.g., page visits, clicks), device and browser information, advertisement interaction, and data on advertising partners. While this data is anonymous to us, Meta may link this information to your Facebook account for their own advertising purposes, in line with their Data Usage Policy.

Purpose of data processing:
The use of the Facebook Pixel is to analyze, optimize, and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Facebook.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data:
The processing of personal data using the Facebook Pixel is based on user consent, as per Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.

Duration of storage:
We store personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, such as for tax and accounting purposes.

Possibility of revocation of consent and removal:
You can revoke your consent to data processing at any time. Revoking consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can prevent the Facebook Pixel from collecting data by adjusting your Facebook ad settings, using browser script blockers, or enabling "Do Not Track" settings in your browser. For more information on Facebook's data practices and opt-out options, visit Facebook's Data Policy.

Use of TikTok Pixel

Scope of processing of personal data:
We utilize the TikTok Pixel, a service offered by TikTok Inc., to track user actions after they interact with a TikTok advertisement leading to our site. The TikTok Pixel helps in analyzing user behavior on our website, collecting information such as user interactions, device and browser details, and responses to TikTok ads. This data assists in understanding the effectiveness of our TikTok advertising campaigns for both statistical and market research purposes.

Purpose of data processing:
The TikTok Pixel is used for the analysis, optimization, and effective measurement of our advertising campaigns on TikTok.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data:
The processing of data through the TikTok Pixel is grounded in the user's consent, in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.

Duration of storage:
Personal data collected will be retained as long as necessary to serve the purposes outlined in this policy or as mandated by legal requirements, like for tax and accounting purposes.

Possibility of revocation of consent and removal:
You have the right to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time, which does not affect the legality of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can prevent the TikTok Pixel from collecting data by using browser-based script blockers or enabling "Do Not Track" features. For more information about TikTok's data collection and opt-out options, visit TikTok's Privacy Policy.

Use of Google Tag Manager

Scope of processing of personal data:
We use Google Tag Manager, a service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, and its EU representative Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Tag Manager enables us to manage website tags through a single interface. This tool itself does not collect personal data; however, it facilitates the triggering of other tags that may collect data. Google Tag Manager does not access this data. If deactivation has been made at the domain or cookie level, it will remain in effect for all tracking tags implemented with Google Tag Manager.

Purpose of data processing:
The use of Google Tag Manager is for efficient and accurate management of our website tags, thereby enhancing the performance and user experience of our website.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data:
The processing of personal data through Google Tag Manager is based on user consent, in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Duration of storage:
We do not store personal data within Google Tag Manager as it is a tag management system that does not collect personal data. Other tags managed through Google Tag Manager may collect data, and the duration of their storage is determined by those specific tags.

Possibility of revocation of consent and removal:
You have the right to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the legality of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. To prevent the collection of data by tags managed through Google Tag Manager, you can deactivate individual tags or adjust your browser settings to block cookies. For more detailed information about Google's data practices and how to opt-out, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Use of Google Optimize

Scope of processing of personal data:
We employ Google Optimize, a service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, and its EU representative Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Optimize allows us to test and analyze the effectiveness of different versions of our web pages and how users interact with them. This service uses cookies to determine a user's participation in an experiment and the data gathered includes information about how users interact with our website, such as page visits, clicks, and user navigation patterns. Google Optimize may also collect certain information about the device and browser, including the IP address, for the purpose of analyzing user behavior.

Purpose of data processing:
The primary purpose of using Google Optimize is to enhance the user experience and effectiveness of our website by testing different content variations and understanding user preferences and behaviors.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data:
The processing of personal data through Google Optimize is based on the user's consent, as per Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Duration of storage:
The data collected by Google Optimize is stored for a period necessary to analyze the performance of different website versions, after which it is anonymized or deleted. The specific duration of data storage depends on the nature of the experiment and the analytical needs.

Possibility of revocation of consent and removal:
Users have the right to withdraw their consent for data processing at any time. Revoking consent does not affect the legality of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Users can opt out of Google Optimize by disabling cookies in their browser settings, using browser extensions that block cookies, or utilizing Google's own opt-out options. More information on Google Optimize's data practices and opt-out procedures can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy.