Privacy Policy | Formidable Media Ltd
As of 30.07.2024
Who we are
The data controller responsible in accordance with the purposes of the UK General Data Protection
Regulation (UK GDPR) and other data protection regulations is:
Formidable Media Ltd
Dunns Hat Factory, 106-110 Kentish Town Road
London, NW1 9PX
United Kingdom
info@formidable.media
mail@formidable.media

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How to contact the data protection officer
The designated data protection officer is:
DataCo International UK Limited
Suite 1,3rd Floor Suite 1, 11 – 12 St James’s Square,
London, United Kingdom
SW1Y 4LB
Telephone: +442035146557
Email: privacy@dataguard.co.uk
General information on data processing
On this page, we provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal data on our
website.
How we collect and use your personal data will depend on how you interact with us or the services you use.
We only collect, use or share your personal data where we have a legitimate purpose and a legal basis for
doing so.
What do we mean by ‘legal basis’?
Consent (Art. 6(1) (a) UK GDPR)– You have given us your consent to process your personal data for the
specific purpose we have explained to you. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. For
further information on how to withdraw consent, please see the ‘Exercising your rights’ subsections in the
subsequent sections of this Privacy Policy.
Contract (Art 6(1) (b) UK GDPR) – We need to use your data to fulfil a contract you have with us.
Alternatively, it’s necessary to use your data because we have asked you to, or you have taken yourself,
specific steps before entering that contract.
Legal Obligation (Art 6(1) (c) UK GDPR) – We need to use you’re your data to comply with the law.
Vital Interests (Art 6(1) (d) UK GDPR) – Processing your data is necessary to protect your vital interests or
of another person. For example, to prevent you from serious physical harm.
Public Task (Art 6(1) (e) UK GDPR) – Using your data is necessary for the performance of a task carried out
in the public interest, or because it is covered by a task set out in law, for example, for a statutory function.
Legitimate Interests (Art 6(1) (f) UK GDPR) – Processing your data is necessary to support a legitimate
interest we or another party has, only where this is not outweighed by your own interests.
Please note where your data is processed under the performance of a contract or for a legal obligation, if
you do not provide the data requested, we may be unable to provide you with our app.
Data sharing and international transfers
As explained throughout this Privacy Policy, we use various service providers to help us deliver our services
and keep your data secure. When we use these service providers, it is necessary for us to share your
personal data with them.
We have agreements in place with all our service providers that we share your data with that oblige them to
protect your data.
Where your personal data is shared outside the UK, we ensure that your personal data is given an
equivalent level of protection, either because the jurisdiction to which your data is transferred has an
‘adequate’ data protection standard according to the UK Government, or by using another safeguard such
as an enhanced contractual agreement, i.e. the International Data Transfer Agreement. You can request a
copy of the contractual agreements we have concluded with our service providers for these purposes by
sending an email to the email address provided in this Privacy Policy.
Your rights
When your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the UK GDPR and have
the following rights:
1. Right of access (Art. 15 UK 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.
2. Right to rectification (Art. 16 UK 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
3. Right to the restriction of processing (Art. 18 UK 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.
4. Right to erasure (“Right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 UK 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) UK 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) UK 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.
5. Right to data portability
You have the right to receive your personal data given to the data controller in a structured and machinereadable
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.
6. 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) (e) or 6 (1) (f) UK 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.
7. Right to complain to a supervisory authority
You have the right to complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data and/or
believe that the processing of the personal data concerning you violates the applicable law. The ICO´s
address: Information Commissioner´s Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF Helpline
number: 0303 123 1113 ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Data processing when you load our website
1. 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:
Information about the browser type and the version used
The user’s operating system
Date and time of access
Websites from which the user’s system accessed our website
Websites the user’s system accessed through our website
This data is stored in the log files of our system.
2. 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.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and logfiles is Art. 6 (1) (f) UK GDPR.
4. 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.
5. Exercising your rights
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.
Use of cookies
1. Description and scope of data processing
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.
We use cookies on our website that are classed as ‘non-essential’. Non-essential cookies are cookies which
are used for purposes beyond the basic functioning of a website.
The following data will be processed through the use of non-essential cookies:
Internet user location
Date and time of the website request
Tracking of the surfing behavior
Linking the website visit with other social media platforms
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of non-essential 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 optimise our offer. These cookies serve us particularly for the following purposes:
We use Google Analytics to see how people use our website. This allows us to improve the content and
quality of information we publish.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using non-essential cookies is Art. 6 (1) (a) UK UK GDPR.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using essential cookies is Art. 6 (1) (f) UK UK GDPR,
legitimate interests.
Newsletter
1. Description and scope of data processing
You can subscribe to a newsletter on our website free of charge. When subscribing for the newsletter, the
data from the input mask is transmitted to us.
We collect the following data from you in order to provide this service:
Email address
Last name
First name
Date and time of registration
No data will be passed on to third parties in connection with data processing for the dispatch of newsletters.
The data will be used exclusively for sending the newsletter.
2. Purpose of data processing
The user’s email address is collected to deliver the newsletter to the recipient.
Additional personal data as part of the registration process is collected to prevent misuse of the services or
email address.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data provided by the user after registration for the newsletter is Art. 6
(1) (a) UK GDPR if the user has given his consent.
4. 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. The user’s email address will therefore be stored as long as the newsletter subscription is active.
The other personal data collected during the registration process is generally deleted after a period of seven
days.
5. Exercising your rights
The subscription for the newsletter can be cancelled by the data subject at any time. For this purpose, every
newsletter contains an opt-out link.
Through this, it is also possible to withdraw the consent to the storage of personal data collected during the
registration process.
Contact via Email
1. 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.
2. Purpose of data processing
If you contact us via email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the
data.
3. 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) UK
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) UK GDPR.
4. 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.
5. Exercising your rights
You have the possibility to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If you
contact us via email, you can object to the storage of his personal data at any time, by the following means:
The only contact and data information collected via our website is for our newsletter. Any email we send to
you has the option to unsubscribe from any future emails or newsletters. You can also email us at
info@formidable.media and request that we remove your data from any our records.
In this case, all personal data stored while establishing contact will be deleted.
Application via Email
1. Description and scope of data processing
You can send us your application via email. We process your email address and the information you provide
in the email.
After sending your application, you will receive confirmation of receipt of your application documents from
us by email.
2. Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data from the application form serves us solely to process your application.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is the initiation of the contractual relationship at the request of
the data subject, Art. 6 (1) (b) UK GDPR.
4. Duration of storage
After completion of the application procedure, the data will be stored for up to 6 months. Your data will be
deleted after 6 months at the latest. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored within the
framework of the applicable provisions.
Corporate web profiles on social networks
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.
Our corporate profile in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with
(potential) customers. We use the company’s profile for:
We share information about our business and services as well as examples of our work. On this basis you
can contact us in case you are interested in our services.
Publications on the company profile can contain the following content:
Information about services
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) (a),
Art. 7 UK GDPR. The legal basis for processing personal data for the purpose of communicating with
customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (f) UK 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) (b) UK GDPR.
The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems.
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of
your use of our corporate web profiles and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned the”Your rights”
section of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to info@formidable.media. 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
YouTube:
YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, United States
On our company profile we provide information and offer Youtube users the possibility of communication. If
you carry out an action on our Youtube 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 Youtube, 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: We share information about our business and
services as well as examples of our work. On this basis you can contact us in case you are interested in our
services.
Publications on the company profile can contain the following content:
Information about services
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) (a),
Art. 7 UK GDPR. The legal basis for processing personal data for the purpose of communicating with
customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (f) UK 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) (b) UK GDPR.
The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems.
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of
your use of our corporate web profiles and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned the”Your rights”
section of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to info@formidable.media. For further
information on the processing of your personal data by Youtube and the corresponding objection options,
please click here:
YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=en
Twitter:
Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
On our company profile we provide information and offer Twitter users the possibility of communication. If
you carry out an action on our Twitter 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 Twitter, 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: We share information about our business and
services as well as examples of our work. On this basis you can contact us in case you are interested in our
services.
Publications on the company profile can contain the following content:
Information about services
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) (a),
Art. 7 UK GDPR. The legal basis for processing personal data for the purpose of communicating with
customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (f) UK 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) (b) UK GDPR.
The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems.
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of
your use of our corporate web profiles and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned the”Your rights”
section of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to info@formidable.media. 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
Use of corporate profiles in professionally oriented networks
1. Scope of data processing
We use corporate profiles on professionally oriented networks. We maintain a corporate presence on the
following professionally oriented networks:
LinkedIn
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.
2. 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) (f) UK 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) (b) UK GDPR.
3. Purpose of the data processing
Our corporate web profile serves to inform users about our services. Every user is free to publish personal
data.
4. Duration of storage
The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems.
5. Exercising your rights
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of
your use of our corporate web profiles and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned the”Your rights”
section 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
Hosting
The website is hosted on servers of a service provider commissioned by us.
Our service provider is:
1&1 IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany.
For further information on the processing of personal data by 1&1 please see: https://www.ionos.com/termsgtc/
privacy-policy/
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:
Information about the browser type and the version used
The user’s operating system
Date and time of access
Websites from which the user’s system accessed our website
Websites the user’s system accessed through our website
This data will not be merged with other data sources. The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) UK
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 UK.
Content delivery networks
CloudFlare
1. Description and scope of data processing
On our website we use functions of the content delivery network CloudFlare of CloudFlare Germany GmbH,
Rosental 7, 80331 Munich, Germany (Hereinafter referred to as CloudFlare). A Content Delivery Network
(CDN) is a network of regionally distributed servers connected via the Internet to deliver content, especially
large media files such as videos. CloudFlare offers web optimization and security services that we use to
improve the load times of our website and to protect it from misuse. When you visit our website you will be
connected to the servers of CloudFlare, e.g. to retrieve content. This allows personal data to be stored and
evaluated in server log files, the user’s activity (e.g. which pages have been visited) and device and browser
information (e.g. IP address and operating system). Further information on the collection and storage of data
by CloudFlare can be found here: https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/privacypolicy/
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of CloudFlare’s features serves to deliver and accelerate online applications and content.
3. Legal basis for data processing
The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) UK GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in
the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website -and the server log files are therefore
recorded.
4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this
Privacy Policy or as required by law.
5. Exercising your rights
Information about objection and removal options regarding CloudFlare can be found at:
https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/privacypolicy/
Integrated third-party services
We use various service providers to deliver the service we offer through the app.
Generally, where such services are essential to providing the basic service offered by the website, we have
a legitimate interest in sharing your data with the relevant service providers in order to provide the relevant
website service.
Where such services are required for additional services, enhanced functionalities, or additional purposes,
your personal data will only be transferred to service providers if you provide consent.
Use of Facebook pixels
1. 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
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of the Facebook pixel serves the analysis and optimization of advertising measures.
3. 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)
(a) UK GDPR.
4. 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.
5. Exercising your rights
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 Google Analytics 4
1. Description and scope of data processing
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow
Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter: Google).
Google Analytics examines, among other things, how website visitors use our site. Google sets cookies on
your terminal device. During the visit, user behaviour is recorded in the form of “events”. As a result,
personal data can be stored and analysed, including:
First visit to the website
Interaction with the website, usage path
Clicks on external links
Video usage
File downloads
Advertising impressions and clicks
Scroll behaviour (if to end of page)
Searches on the website
Language selection
Page visits
Location (region)
Your IP address (in shortened form)
Technical information about your browser and the end devices you use (e.g. language setting, screen
resolution)
Your internet provider
Referrer URL
By default, GA 4 has IP address anonymisation enabled. This means that your IP address is shortened by
Google within the member states of the European Union or other contracting states to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area. Exceptionally, only in rare cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google
server in the USA and shortened there. Google states that the IP address transmitted by your browser will
not be merged with other Google data within the scope of Google Analytics.
You can obtain further information on the processing of data by Google here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
2. Purpose of the data processing
We use GA 4 to evaluate the use of our online presence and to generate reports about the activities on our
website. The reports are used to analyse the performance of our website and to target advertising to those
people who have already expressed an initial interest by visiting our site.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of the users’ personal data is, in principle, the user’s consent in
accordance with Art. 6(1) (a) UK GDPR.
4. Duration of the storage
After 2 months your personal data will be deleted. This deletion takes place automatically once a month.
5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The
revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent
until the revocation.
You can find further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the online
presence (incl. your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading
and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?
hl=de
You can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google using the following link:
https://adssettings.google.de
Use of Google Analytics 4
1. Description and scope of data processing
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow
Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter: Google).
Google Analytics examines, among other things, how website visitors use our site. Google sets cookies on
your terminal device. During the visit, user behaviour is recorded in the form of “events”. As a result,
personal data can be stored and analysed, including:
First visit to the website
Interaction with the website, usage path
Clicks on external links
Video usage
File downloads
Advertising impressions and clicks
Scroll behaviour (if to end of page)
Searches on the website
Language selection
Page visits
Location (region)
Your IP address (in shortened form)
Technical information about your browser and the end devices you use (e.g. language setting, screen
resolution)
Your internet provider
Referrer URL
We use Google Signals. This captures additional information in Google Analytics about users who have
personalised ads enabled (interests and demographics) and ads can be delivered to these users in crossdevice
remarketing campaigns.
By default, GA 4 has IP address anonymisation enabled. This means that your IP address is shortened by
Google within the member states of the European Union or other contracting states to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area. Exceptionally, only in rare cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google
server in the USA and shortened there. Google states that the IP address transmitted by your browser will
not be merged with other Google data within the scope of Google Analytics.
You can obtain further information on the processing of data by Google here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
2. Purpose of the data processing
We use GA 4 to evaluate the use of our online presence and to generate reports about the activities on our
website. The reports are used to analyse the performance of our website and to target advertising to those
people who have already expressed an initial interest by visiting our site.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the processing of the users’ personal data is, in principle, the user’s consent in
accordance with Art. 6(1) (a) UK GDPR.
4. Duration of the storage
After 2 months your personal data will be deleted. This deletion takes place automatically once a month.
5. Exercising your rights
You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The
revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent
until the revocation.
You can find further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the online
presence (incl. your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading
and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?
hl=de
You can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google using the following link:
https://adssettings.google.de
Use of Google Maps
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the online map service Google Maps of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA
94043, USA and the representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04
E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Google). We use the Google Maps plugin to visually display
geographical data and embed it on our online presence. Through the use of Google Maps on our online
presence, information about the use of our online presence, your IP address and addresses entered with the
route plan function are transmitted to a Google server and stored there.
Further information on the collection and storage of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of the Google Maps plug-in serves to improve user friendliness and an appealing presentation of our
online presence.
3. 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)
(a) UK GDPR.
4. 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.
5. Exercising your rights
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 the collection and processing of your personal data by Google 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 use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.com
Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB
Use of Google ReCaptcha
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use Google ReCaptcha of the provider Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA
94043, USA and the representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04
E5W5, Dublin, Ireland. The purpose of this tool is to verify that a data entry is compliant and has not been
performed by a bot by analyzing and authenticating the behavior of an online presence visitor with respect
to various characteristics. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated, in particular the user’s
activity (in particular mouse movements and which elements were clicked on) and device and browser
information (in particular time, IP address and operating system).
The data will not be associated with any data that may be collected or used in connection with the parallel
use of authenticated Google services such as Gmail.
For more information about the collection and storage of data by Google, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of Google ReCaptcha serves to protect our online presence from misuse.
3. 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)
(a) UK GDPR.
4. 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.
5. Exercising your rights
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 the collection and processing of your personal data by Google 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 use of your personal data by
Google:https://adssettings.google.com
Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB
Use of Google Webfonts
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use Google web fonts of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and
its representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland
(Hereinafter referred to as Google). The web fonts are transferred to the browser’s cache when the page is
called up in order to be able to use them for the visually improved display of various information. If the
browser does not support Google Web Fonts or does not allow access, the text will be displayed in a default
font. When the page is accessed, no cookies are stored for the online presence visitor. Data transmitted in
connection with the page view is sent to resource-specific domains such
as https://fonts.googleapis.com or https://fonts.gstatic.com. It may be used to store and analyse personal
data, in particular user activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been
clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular IP address and operating system).
The data will not be associated with any data that may be collected or used in connection with the parallel
use of authenticated Google services such as Gmail.
For more information about the collection and storage of data by Google, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of Google Webfonts serves an appealing representation of our texts. If your browser does not
support this feature, a standard font will be used by your computer to display it.
3. 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)
(a) UK GDPR.
4. 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.
5. Exercising your rights
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 the collection and processing of your personal data by Google 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 use of your personal data by Google:
https://adssettings.google.com
Further information on objection and removal options against Google can be found
at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-GB
Use of LinkedIn
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use functions of the network LinkedIn. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place,
Dublin 2, Irland (Hereafter referred to as LinkedIn). Each time you access one of our pages that contains
LinkedIn functions, a connection is established to LinkedIn servers. LinkedIn will be informed that you have
visited our website with your IP address. If you click the LinkedIn “Recommend” button and are logged into
your LinkedIn account, LinkedIn will be able to associate your visit to our website with you and your user
account. 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) and device and browser
information (in particular the IP address and the operating system).
We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the
transmitted data or its use by LinkedIn. For more information on LinkedIn’s collection and storage of data,
please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of the LinkedIn Plugin serves the usability of our online presence.
3. 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)
(a) UK GDPR.
4. 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.
5. Exercising your rights
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 LinkedIn from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of
third-party cookies 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 installing a script blocker such as NoScript
(https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser. Furthermore, the
transmission may be prevented by logging out of your LinkedIn account before accessing our website.
The following links will allow you to deactivate the use of your personal data by LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controlsy
For further information on the possibilities of objection to and removal from LinkedIn, please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Use of Vimeo
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the plugin of the Video portal Vimeo, Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011,
USA. Vimeo is an online video streaming portal. When you visit our website, your browser connects to
Vimeo’s servers in the USA. Information about your online presence visit and your IP address will be
forwarded to Vimeo.
This happens regardless of whether you have a Vimeo account and whether you are logged in to it. When
you are logged in, Vimeo may link the information collected to your account.
For more information about Vimeo’s collection and storage of information, please visit:
https://vimeo.com/privacy
2. Purpose of data processing
The provision of the Vimeo PlugIn serves the provision and embedding of videos.
3. 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)
(a) UK GDPR.
4. 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.
5. Exercising your rights
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 Vimeo from collecting and processing your personal data by blocking the storage of thirdparty
cookies on your computer, by using the “Do Not Track” feature of a supporting browser, by
deactivating 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 Vimeo’s right to object to and to have your personal data removed, please visit:
https://vimeo.com/privacy
Use of Wordfence Security
1. Scope of processing of personal data
Our online presence uses functions of Defiant Inc., 800 5th Ave., Suite 4100, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
(Hereinafter referred to as Defiant). Wordfence Security secures our online presence and protects visitors
from viruses and malware. When you visit a page with a plugin, a direct connection is established between
your computer and the Defiant Server. In order to recognize whether the visitor is a human or a bot, the
plug-in sets cookies. Additional personal data may be stored and evaluated, in particular device and
browser information (in particular IP address and operating system).
It is possible to evaluate the behaviour from the sent notifications (e.g. how often a page is called up). To
protect against brute force and DDoS attacks or comment spam, IP addresses are stored on the Wordfence
servers. IP addresses that are classified as acceptable are placed on a white list.
Further information on the collection and storage of data by Defiant can be found here:

Privacy Policy and Notice at Collection

2. Purpose of data processing
The online presence uses the plug-in to protect against viruses and malware and to ward off attacks by
computer criminals.
3. 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)
(a) UK GDPR.
4. 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.
5. Exercising your rights
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 Wordfence Security from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the
storage of third-party cookies 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 installing a script blocker such
as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can find further information on objection and removal options against Wordfence Security at:
https://www.wordfence.com/privacy-policy/https://www.wordfence.com/privacy-policy/
Use of WPML
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use WPML of OnTheGoSystems Limited, 22/F 3 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong (Hereinafter
referred to as WPML). WPML is a multilingual plugin for WordPress. We use WPML to present our online
presence in different languages. When you visit our online presence, WPML stores a cookie on your device
to store the language setting you have selected. 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) as well as device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating
system).
Further information on the collection and storage of data by WPML can be found here:
https://wpml.org/de/documentation-3/privacy-policy-and-UK GDPR-compliance/
Purpose of the data processing of personal data
The use of WPML serves to be able to represent our online presence multilingually.
3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) UK GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in addressing
visitors to our online presence in their native language.
4. Duration of storage
WPML stores cookies on your terminal. You can find information on the storage duration of cookies
at: https://wpml.org/documentation/privacy-policy-and-UK GDPR-compliance
5. Exercising your rights
You can prevent WPML from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of thirdparty
cookies 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 installing a script blocker such as NoScript
(https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can find further information on objection and removal options against WPML at:
https://wpml.org/de/documentation-3/privacy-policy-and-UK GDPR-compliance/
Use of Font Awesome
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use fonts from Font Awesome, a service of Fonticons, Inc., 6 Porter Road, Apartment 3R, Cambridge, MA
02140, USA (Hereinafter referred to as Font Awesome). The fonts are transferred to the browser’s cache
when the page is called up in order to be able to use them for the visually improved display of various
information. Personal data may be stored, transmitted and evaluated, in particular device and browser
information (in particular the IP address and operating system).
If the browser does not support or prevent access to Font Awesome, the text will be displayed in a standard
font.
When you visit the site, Font Awesome will not accept cookies
For further information on the collection and storage of data by Font Awesome, please visit:
https://origin.fontawesome.com/privacy
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of Google Webfonts serves an appealing representation of our texts.
3. 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)
(a) UK GDPR.
4. 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.
5. Exercising your rights
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 Font Awesome from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the
storage of third-party cookies 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
Font Awesome’s “Do Not Track” function.B. Install NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery
(https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
For more information on how Font Awesome can be challenged visit:
https://origin.fontawesome.com/privacy
Use of Adobe Fonts
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use fonts using Adobe Fonts from Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, 6 Riverwalk, Naas Road 24,
Dublin, Ireland (Hereinafter referred to as Adobe). The fonts are transferred to the browser’s cache when the
page is called up in order to be able to use them for the visually improved display of various information. If
the browser does not support Adobe Fonts or prevents access, the text is displayed in a standard font. When
the page is accessed, no cookies are stored for the online presence visitor. Data transmitted in connection
with the page view is sent to resource-specific domains such as use.typekit.net or use.typekit.com. The
following data will be processed:
– Provided Fonts
– ID of the WEBPROJECT
– JavaScript version of the WEBPROJECT (String)
– Type of WEBPROJECT (String “configurable” or “dynamic”)
– Embedding type (whether you use the JavaScript or CSS embedding code)
– Account ID (identifies the customer from whom the WEBPROJECT originated)
– Service that provides the fonts (e.g. B. Adobe Fonts or Edge Web Fonts)
– Application that requests the fonts (e.g., Adobe Muse)
– Server that provides the fonts (e.g., Adobe Muse)
– Server that provides the fonts). B. Adobe Fonts or Company CDN)
– Host name of the page on which the fonts are loaded
– The time it takes for the web browser to download the fonts
– The time it takes for the web browser to download the fonts and apply the fonts
– Whether an ad blocker is installed to determine if the ad blocker interferes with the correct tracking of
page views
– IP address of the website visitor, operating system, and browser version
For more information about Adobe’s collection and retention of data, please visit:
https://www.adobe.com/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.html and
https://www.adobe.com/privacy/policy.html
2. Purpose of data processing
The use of Adobe Fonts serves an appealing representation of our texts. If your browser does not support
this feature, a standard font will be used by your computer to display it.
3. 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)
(a) UK GDPR.
4. 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.
5. Exercising your rights
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 the collection and processing of your personal data by Adobe by preventing the storage of
third-party cookies 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 use of your personal data by Adobe:
https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/opt-out.html
For more information on opposition and removal options against Adobe, please visit:
https://www.adobe.com/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.html and https://www.adobe.com/privacy/policy.html
Use of LinkedIn Analytics
1. Scope of processing of personal data
We use the LinkedIn Analytics service of LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland
(hereinafter referred to as LinkedIn). Through the use of LinkedIn Analytics, pseudonymized user profiles are
created. The profiles are used to analyse user behavior and to optimize our services. The following data will
be processed:
– Operating System Information
– Device ID
– Internet Service Provider
– IP Address
– Referrer URL
– Browser Information
Further information on the collection and storage of data by LinkedIn can be found here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
2. Purpose of data processing
The processing of users’ personal data by LinkedIn Analytics enables us to analyse the browsing behaviour
of our users. By evaluating the data obtained, we are able to compile information on the use of the
individual components of our offer. This helps us to constantly improve our online presence and in this
context also to increase user friendliness
3. 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)
(a) UK GDPR.
4. 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.
5. Exercising your rights
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 LinkedIn from collecting and processing your personal data by preventing the storage of
third-party cookies 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 use of your personal data by LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/62931/manage-advertising-preferences
For more information on opposition and removal options against LinkedIn, please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
This privacy policy has been created with the assistance of DataGuard.