In accordance with the statutory provisions of data protection law (in particular the new version of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we inform you below about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data by our company. This privacy policy also applies to our websites and social media profiles. For the definition of terms such as "personal data" or "processing," please refer to Art. 4 GDPR.
Name and contact details of the person responsible
Our responsible person (hereinafter “responsible person”) within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR is:
Arne Salig Consulting & Training
Zum Friedhof 4
Bad Oeynhausen
Email Address: mail@self-competence.com
Data types, purposes of processing and categories of data subjects
Below we inform you about the type, scope and purpose of the collection, processing and use of personal data.
1. Types of data we process
Usage data (access times, websites visited, etc.), inventory data (name, address, etc.), contact details (telephone number, email, fax, etc.), payment data (bank details, account details, payment history, etc.), contract data (subject of the contract, term, etc.),
2. Purposes of processing pursuant to Art. 13 (1) (c) GDPR
Processing of contracts, optimising the website technically and economically, fulfilling contractual obligations, supporting commercial use of the website, improving user experience, operating the website and advertising economically, marketing/sales/advertising, compiling statistics, preventing SPAM and abuse,
3. Categories of data subjects pursuant to Art. 13 (1) (e) GDPR
Visitors/users of the website, customers, interested parties,
The data subjects are collectively referred to as “users”.
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Below we inform you about the legal basis for the processing of personal data:
If we have obtained your consent to process personal data, Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR is the legal basis.
If processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures at your request, Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR is the legal basis.
If processing is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which we are subject (e.g. statutory retention periods), Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR is the legal basis.
If processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person, Art. 6 (1) (d) GDPR is the legal basis.
If processing is necessary to protect our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party and your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms do not override them, Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR is the legal basis.
Transfer of personal data to third parties and processors
We generally do not share data with third parties without your consent. Should this be the case, the transfer will be based on the aforementioned legal grounds, e.g., when sharing data with online payment providers for contract fulfillment or due to a court order or a legal obligation to disclose data for the purposes of criminal prosecution, threat prevention, or the enforcement of intellectual property rights.
We also use processors (external service providers, e.g., for web hosting our websites and databases) to process your data. If data is transferred to the processors as part of a data processing agreement, this always occurs in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. We carefully select our processors, monitor them regularly, and have been granted the right to issue instructions regarding the data. Furthermore, the processors must have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures and comply with the data protection regulations in accordance with the new version of the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the GDPR.
Data transfer to third countries
The adoption of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) created a uniform basis for data protection in Europe. Your data will therefore primarily be processed by companies to which the GDPR applies. Should processing take place through third-party services outside the European Union or the European Economic Area, these services must meet the specific requirements of Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR. This means that processing is carried out on the basis of special guarantees, such as the EU Commission's official determination of a level of data protection equivalent to that of the EU or compliance with officially recognized specific contractual obligations, the so-called "standard contractual clauses."
Insofar as we obtain your express consent to the transfer of data to the USA due to the ineffectiveness of the so-called “Privacy Shield” in accordance with Art. 49 (1) (a) GDPR, we would like to point out the risk of secret access by US authorities and the use of the data for surveillance purposes, possibly without legal remedies for EU citizens.
Deletion of data and storage period
Unless expressly stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will be deleted or blocked as soon as you revoke your consent to processing, or the purpose for storage no longer applies, or the data is no longer required for that purpose, unless further storage is necessary for evidentiary purposes or if statutory retention periods conflict with this. This includes, for example, commercial retention obligations for business letters pursuant to Section 257 (1) of the German Commercial Code (HGB) (6 years) and tax retention obligations for receipts pursuant to Section 147 (1) of the German Fiscal Code (AO) (10 years). When the prescribed retention period expires, your data will be blocked or deleted unless storage is still required to conclude or fulfill a contract.
Existence of automated decision-making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
Provision of our website and creation of log files
If you use our website for informational purposes only (i.e., without registering or otherwise submitting information), we only collect the personal data that your browser transmits to our server. If you wish to view our website, we collect the following data:
• IP Address;
• User’s Internet service provider;
• Date and time of retrieval;
• Browser type;
• Language and browser version;
• Content of the retrieval;
• Time zone;
• Access status/HTTP status code;
• Amount of data;
• Websites from which the request comes;
• Operating system.
This data will not be stored together with your other personal data.
This data serves the purpose of delivering our website to you in a user-friendly, functional and secure manner with functions and content as well as their optimization and statistical evaluation.
The legal basis for this is our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, which also lies in the above purposes.
For security reasons, we store this data in server log files for a period of days. After this period, the data is automatically deleted unless we need to retain it for evidential purposes in the event of attacks on the server infrastructure or other legal violations.
Cookies
We use so-called cookies when you visit our website. Cookies are small text files that your internet browser saves on your computer. When you visit our website again, these cookies provide information to automatically recognize you. Cookies also include so-called "user IDs," where user information is stored using pseudonymized profiles. When you visit our website, we will inform you about the use of cookies for the aforementioned purposes and how you can object to these cookies or prevent their storage ("opt-out") by means of a reference to our privacy policy.
The following types of cookies are distinguished:
• Necessary, essential cookies: Essential cookies are cookies that are absolutely necessary for the operation of the website in order to save certain functions of the website such as logins, shopping cart or user inputs, e.g. regarding the language of the website.
• Session cookies: Session cookies are required to recognize repeated use of an offering by the same user (e.g., if you have logged in to determine your login status). When you visit our site again, these cookies provide information to automatically recognize you. The information obtained in this way is used to optimize our offerings and provide you with easier access to our site. When you close your browser or log out, the session cookies are deleted.
• Persistent cookies: These cookies remain stored even after the browser is closed. They are used to store login details, measure reach, and for marketing purposes. They are automatically deleted after a specified period of time, which may vary depending on the cookie. You can delete cookies at any time in your browser's security settings.
• Third-party cookies (especially from advertisers): You can configure your browser settings according to your preferences and, for example, refuse to accept third-party cookies or all cookies. However, we would like to point out that if you do this, you may not be able to use all the features of this website. For more information about these cookies, please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies.
Data categories: User data, cookies, user ID (including pages visited, device information, access times and IP addresses).
Purposes of processing: The information obtained in this way serves the purpose of optimising our web offerings technically and economically and enabling you to access our website more easily and securely.
Legal basis: If we process your personal data with the help of cookies based on your consent ("opt-in"), then Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR is the legal basis. Otherwise, we have a legitimate interest in the effective functionality, improvement, and economical operation of the website, so in this case Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR is the legal basis. Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR is also the legal basis if the cookies are set to initiate a contract, e.g., for orders.
Storage period/deletion: The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. If the data is collected to provide the website, this is the case when the respective session ends.
Cookies are otherwise stored on your computer and transmitted from there to our website. Therefore, as a user, you have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your internet browser. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, you may no longer be able to fully use all of the website's functions.
Here you can find information on deleting cookies by browser:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Safari: https://support.apple.com/de-at/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-und-website-daten-in-firefox-loschen
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/de-at/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/de-at/help/4027947/windows-delete-cookies
Objection and "opt-out": You can generally prevent cookies from being stored on your hard drive, regardless of consent or legal permission, by selecting "do not accept cookies" in your browser settings. However, this may result in a restriction of the functionality of our offerings. You can object to the use of third-party cookies for advertising purposes via a so-called "opt-out" on this American website (https://optout.aboutads.info) or this European website (http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/).
Processing of contracts
We process inventory data (e.g., company, title/academic degree, names and addresses as well as contact details of users, email), contract data (e.g., services used, names of contact persons), and payment data (e.g., bank details, payment history) for the purpose of fulfilling our contractual obligations (knowledge of the contractual partner; justification, content, and execution of the contract; checking the plausibility of the data) and services (e.g., contacting customer service) in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR. Entries marked as mandatory in online forms are required for the conclusion of the contract.
As a general rule, this data will not be passed on to third parties unless it is necessary to pursue our claims (e.g. handing over to a lawyer for debt collection) or to fulfill the contract (e.g. handing over the data to a payment provider) or there is a legal obligation to do so in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR.
We may also process the data you provide to inform you about other interesting products from our portfolio or to send you emails with technical information.
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. This is the case for inventory and contract data when the data is no longer required to execute the contract and no further claims can be asserted under the contract because they have expired (warranty: two years / standard limitation period: three years). Due to commercial and tax law requirements, we are obliged to store your address, payment and order data for a period of ten years. However, upon termination of the contract after three years, we restrict processing, i.e. your data will only be used to comply with legal obligations. Information in the user account will remain until it is deleted.
Contact via contact form / email / fax / post
When you contact us via contact form, fax, post or email, your details will be processed for the purpose of processing your contact request.
The legal basis for processing the data, if you have given your consent, is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The legal basis for processing data transmitted in the course of a contact request or email, letter or fax is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The controller has a legitimate interest in processing and storing the data in order to be able to answer user inquiries, to preserve evidence for liability reasons and, if necessary, to be able to comply with its statutory retention periods for business letters. If the aim of the contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
We may store your information and contact request in our Customer Relationship Management System ("CRM System") or a similar system.
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data from the contact form input mask and that sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with you has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified. We store inquiries from users who have an account or contract with us for a period of two years after the contract has ended. In the case of statutory archiving obligations, deletion occurs after these expiration: end of the retention period under commercial law (6 years) and tax law (10 years).
You have the option to revoke your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time, in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. If you contact us by email, you can withdraw your consent to the storage of your personal data at any time.
Newsletter
You can subscribe to our newsletter with your voluntary consent by entering your email address. Only this is required. Providing further data is voluntary and is used solely for the purpose of personal contact. We use the so-called "double opt-in process" for registration. After registering with your email address, you will receive an email from us with a confirmation link to confirm your registration. If you click this confirmation link, your email address will be added to the newsletter distribution list and saved for the purpose of sending emails. If you do not click the confirmation link within 24 hours, your registration data will be blocked and automatically deleted after 30 days.
We also log the IP address you used during registration, as well as the date and time of the double opt-in (registration and confirmation). The purpose of this storage is to fulfill legal requirements regarding proof of registration and to prevent misuse of your email address.
As part of your declaration of consent, the contents (e.g. advertised products/services, offers, advertising and topics) of the newsletter will be described in detail.
When sending the newsletter, we evaluate your user behavior. The newsletters contain so-called "web beacons" or "tracking pixels," which are called up when you open the newsletter. For the evaluation, we link the web beacons to your email address and a unique ID. Links received in the newsletter also contain this ID. The data is collected exclusively in a pseudonymized form; the IDs are not linked to your other personal data, and direct personal reference is excluded. With this data, we can determine whether and when you opened the newsletter and which links in the newsletter were clicked. This serves the purpose of optimizing and statistically evaluating our newsletter.
The legal basis for sending the newsletter, measuring success and storing the email is your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR in conjunction with Section 7 (2) No. 3 UWG and for logging the consent Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, as this serves our legitimate interest in legal evidence.
You can opt out of tracking at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the end of the newsletter. However, doing so will also stop your newsletter subscription. If you deactivate the display of images in your email software, tracking will also be impossible. However, this may limit the functionality of the newsletter, and the images contained within will not be displayed.
You can revoke your consent to receive the newsletter at any time. You can exercise your right of revocation by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the end of the newsletter, by sending an email, or by sending a message to our contact details above. We will store your data as long as you are subscribed to the newsletter. After unsubscribing, your data will only be stored anonymously for statistical purposes.
Google Adsense
We have integrated advertisements from the Google service "Adsense" (service provider: Google Ireland Limited, registration number: 368047, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) on our website. These advertisements are identified by the "Google Ads" (i) notice in each ad.
Data categories and description of data processing: Usage data/communication data. When you visit our website, Google receives the information that you have accessed our website. To do so, Google places a web beacon or cookie on your computer. The data is also transmitted to the USA and analyzed there. If you are logged in with a Google account, AdSense can assign the data to your account. If you do not want this to happen, you must log out before visiting our website. However, Google may also use other information for this purpose:
• the type of websites you visit and the mobile apps installed on your device;
• Cookies in your browser and settings in your Google Account;
• Websites and apps you have visited;
• Your activities on other devices;
• previous interactions with Google ads or advertising services;
• Your Google Account activity and information.
When you click on an AdSense ad, the user's IP address is processed by Google (usage data). This processing is pseudonymized (a so-called "advertising ID") by truncating the last two digits of the IP address. For personalized advertising, Google does not link identifiers from cookies or similar technologies to special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 GDPR, such as ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or health.
Purpose of processing: We have activated personalized ads to show you more interesting advertising that supports the commercial use of our website, increases its value for us, and improves your user experience. With personalized advertising, we can reach users via AdSense based on their interests and demographic characteristics (e.g., "sports enthusiasts"). Furthermore, the processing serves the purposes of tracking, remarketing, and conversion measurement, as well as to finance our website.
Legal basis: If you have given your consent (opt-in) for the processing of your personal data using "Google Adsense with personalized ads," then Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis. Otherwise, the legal basis for processing your data is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interests in the analysis, optimization, and efficient economic operation of our advertising and website.
Data transfer/recipient category: Google Ireland, USA; This website also has enabled third-party Google AdSense ads. The aforementioned data may also be transferred to these third-party providers, known as "Certified External Vendors," at https://support.google.com/dfp_sb/answer/94149.
Storage period: The data is stored for up to 24 months after the last visit.
Opt-out and removal options: You can object to or prevent the installation of cookies by Google Adsense in various ways:
• You can prevent cookies by selecting the “do not accept cookies” setting on your browser, which also includes third-party cookies;
• You can deactivate personalized ads directly from Google using the link https://adssettings.google.com. This setting will only remain in effect until you delete your cookies. Instructions for deactivating personalized advertising on mobile devices can be found here: https://support.google.com/adsense/troubleshooter/1631343.
• You can deactivate the personalized ads of third parties who participate in the advertising self-regulation initiative “About Ads” via the link https://optout.aboutads.info for US sites or for EU sites at http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/, although this setting will only last until you delete all your cookies;
• You can permanently deactivate cookies using a browser plug-in for Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer at https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996. This deactivation may result in you no longer being able to fully use all of our website's features.
You can find more information about the use of Google cookies in ads and their advertising technologies, storage duration, anonymization, location data, functionality and your rights in Google's advertising privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
Google AdWords mit Conversion-Tracking
We use the service “Google Ads with Conversion Tracking” (service provider: Google Ireland Limited, registration number: 368047, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) to draw attention to our website by means of advertisements on third-party websites.
Data categories and description of data processing: Usage data/communication data. When you click on one of our Google ads, a cookie is stored in your browser that is valid for approximately 30 days. When you then visit our website, we and Google can use the cookie to evaluate whether you have visited our website and which page you visited. Google compiles statistics on this data. The data is also transferred to the USA and analyzed there. If you are logged in with a Google account, AdWords can assign the data to your account. If you do not want this to happen, you must log out before visiting our website.
Purpose of data processing: This conversion tracking serves the purpose of analysis/success measurement, optimization and the economic operation of our advertising and website.
Legal basis: If you have given your consent (opt-in) for the processing of your personal data using "Google Ads with Conversion Tracking," then Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis. Otherwise, the legal basis for processing your data is our legitimate interest in the analysis, optimization, and efficient economic operation of our advertising and website in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Data transfer/recipient category: Google Ireland.
Storage period: up to 540 days.
Opt-out and removal options: You can object to or prevent the installation of cookies by Google in various ways:
• You can prevent cookies by selecting the “do not accept cookies” setting on your browser, which also includes third-party cookies;
• You can deactivate conversion tracking directly from Google using the link https://adssettings.google.com, although this setting will only remain in effect until you delete your cookies.
• You can deactivate the personalized ads of third parties who participate in the advertising self-regulation initiative “About Ads” via the link https://optout.aboutads.info for US sites or for EU sites at http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/, although this setting will only last until you delete all your cookies;
• You can permanently deactivate cookies using a browser plug-in for Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer at https://support.google.com/ads/answer/7395996. This deactivation may result in you no longer being able to fully use all of our website's features.
For more information, please see Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de&gl=de and https://services.google.com/sitestats/de.html.
Facebook Custom Audiences
We use the “Custom Audiences” remarketing function on our website from Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA or, if you are based in the EU, Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Data categories and description of data processing: IP address, cookie ID, localization information. If you visit the social network Facebook or other websites that use this remarketing function, you may be shown interest-based advertisements ("Facebook ads"). We use the remarketing function to optimize and operate our website economically and to show you advertising that interests you and thus make our website more user-friendly. When you visit our website, your browser establishes a connection to the Facebook servers. However, Facebook receives the information that you have viewed or clicked on a corresponding ad. If you are logged in to Facebook at the time, Facebook can assign this information to your account. Regarding processing by Facebook, please read Facebook's privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/policy.php. Specific information and details about the Facebook pixel and how it works can be found in the Facebook help section: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/651294705016616.
Purpose of processing: Display of personalized advertising, measurement and evaluation of advertising, billing of advertising, analysis of viewing behavior.
Legal basis: If you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data using "Custom Audiences" from a third-party provider ("opt-in"), then Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis. The legal basis is also our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, which also lies in the above-mentioned purposes.
Storage period: Facebook gives us access to it for 180 days.
Data transfer/recipient category: Facebook Ireland
Opt-out option: The “Facebook Custom Audiences” function can be deactivated here [__Enter Facebook Pixel Opt-Out Link on your website__] for non-logged-in users and at this link for logged-in users: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads#.
YouTube-Videos
We have integrated YouTube videos from youtube.com into our website using the embedded function, so that they can be accessed directly from our website. YouTube is owned by Google Ireland Limited, registration number: 368047, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Data category and description of data processing: Usage data (e.g., website accessed, content, and access times). We have embedded the videos in so-called "extended privacy mode," without using cookies to record usage behavior in order to personalize video playback. Instead, the video recommendations are based on the currently playing video. Videos played in extended privacy mode in an embedded player do not affect which videos are recommended to you on YouTube. By starting a video (clicking on the video), you consent to YouTube tracking the information that you have accessed the corresponding subpage or video on our website and using this data for advertising purposes.
Purpose of processing: Providing a user-friendly service, optimizing and improving our content.
Legal basis: If you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data using "etracker" from a third-party provider ("opt-in"), then Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis. Our legitimate interest in data processing for the purposes set out above pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR also forms the legal basis. For services provided in connection with a contract, tracking and analysis of user behavior is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR in order to be able to offer optimized services to fulfill the contractual purpose using the information obtained.
Data transfer/recipient category: Third-party providers in the USA. The collected data is transferred to the USA and stored there. This also occurs without a Google user account. If you are logged into your Google Account, Google can assign the above data to your account. If you do not want this to happen, you must log out of your Google Account. Google creates user profiles from this data and uses this data for the purposes of advertising, market research, or optimizing its websites.
Storage period: Cookies up to 2 years or until the cookies are deleted by you as the user.
Objection: You have the right to object to the creation of user profiles by Google. Please contact Google directly via the privacy policy below. You can opt out of advertising cookies in your Google Account here:
https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.
You can find further information about the use of YouTube content in the YouTube Terms of Use at https://www.youtube.com/t/terms and in the Google Advertising Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
Use of Google cookies and their advertising technologies, storage duration, anonymization, location data, functionality, and your rights. Google's general privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Google ReCAPTCHA
We have integrated the anti-spam function “reCAPTCHA” from “Google” (provider: Google Ireland Limited, registration number: 368047, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) on our website.
Data category and description of data processing: Usage data (e.g., website accessed, IP address). By using "reCAPTCHA" in our forms, we can determine whether the input was made by a machine (robot) or a human. When using this service, your IP address and any other data required for this purpose may be transferred to Google servers in the USA.
Purpose of processing: Prevention of spam and misuse as well as our economic interest in optimizing our website.
Legal basis: If you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data using "reCaptcha" by a third-party provider ("opt-in"), then Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis. The legal basis is also our legitimate interest in data processing for the purposes stated above, in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Data transfer/recipient category: Third party providers in the USA.
Storage period: until the cookies are deleted by you as a user.
For more information about Google ReCAPTCHA, please visit https://www.google.com/recaptcha/ and Google’s privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Maps
We have integrated maps from “Google Maps” (provider: Google Ireland Limited, registration number: 368047, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) on our website.
Data category and description of data processing: Usage data (e.g. IP, location, page accessed). With Google Maps we can display the location of addresses and driving directions directly on our website in interactive maps and enable you to use this tool. When you access our website where Google Maps is integrated, a connection is established to Google's servers in the USA. Your IP and location may be transmitted to Google. Google also receives the information that you have accessed the corresponding page. This also happens without a Google user account. If you are logged into your Google account, Google can assign the above data to your account. If you do not want this to happen, you must log out of your Google account. Google creates user profiles from this data and uses this data for the purposes of advertising, market research or optimising its websites.
Purpose of processing: Provision of a user-friendly, economical and optimized website.
Legal basis: If you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data via "Google Maps" by the third-party provider ("opt-in"), then Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis. The legal basis is also our legitimate interest in data processing for the purposes stated above, in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Data transfer/recipient category: Third party providers in the USA.
Storage period: Cookies for up to 6 months or until deleted by you. Otherwise, as soon as they are no longer required for processing purposes.
Right to object and removal: You have the right to object to the creation of user profiles by Google. Please contact Google directly via the privacy policy below. You can opt out of advertising cookies in your Google Account here:
https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.
For more information about Google's use of cookies and advertising technologies, storage duration, anonymization, location data, functionality, and your rights, see the Google Maps Terms of Use at https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/help/terms_maps.html and the Google Advertising Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads. Google's General Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Presence on social media
We maintain profiles and fan pages on social media. When you use and access our profile on the respective network, the respective privacy policy and terms of use apply.
Data categories and description of data processing: Usage data, contact data, content data, inventory data. Furthermore, user data is generally processed within social networks for market research and advertising purposes. For example, user profiles can be created based on user behavior and the resulting interests of the users. These user profiles can in turn be used, for example, to place advertisements within and outside the networks that presumably correspond to the interests of the users. For these purposes, cookies are generally stored on users' computers in which the user behavior and interests are saved. Furthermore, data can also be stored in the user profiles regardless of the devices used by the users (particularly if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in to them). For a detailed description of the respective processing methods and the opt-out options, we refer to the privacy policies and information provided by the operators of the respective networks. We would also like to point out that requests for information and the assertion of data subject rights can be most effectively asserted with the providers. Only the providers have access to user data and can take appropriate action and provide information directly. Should you still need assistance, please contact us.
Purpose of processing: Communication with users connected and registered on the social networks; information and advertising for our products, offers and services; external representation and image management; evaluation and analysis of users and content of our presence in social media.
Legal basis: The legal basis for the processing of personal data is our legitimate interest in the above-mentioned purposes pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If you have given us or the controller of the social network consent to the processing of your personal data, the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR in conjunction with Art. 7 GDPR.
Data transfer/recipient category: Social network.
The data protection information, information options and opt-out options of the respective networks / service providers can be found here:
• Facebook – Service provider: Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland); Website: www.facebook.com; Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, Opt-Out: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads and http://www.youronlinechoices.com; Objection: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/2061665240770586; Agreement on joint processing of personal data on Facebook pages (Art. 26 GDPR): https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum, Data protection information for Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data. We are jointly responsible for our fan page with Facebook in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR. For this purpose, an agreement called "Information on Page Insights" was concluded, available at https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum. According to this agreement, Facebook must observe certain security measures and will also directly fulfill the rights of data subjects. You can therefore contact Facebook directly regarding your rights of access and deletion. However, your rights as a data subject, such as access, deletion, objection, and complaint to the responsible supervisory authority, are not affected. Further information on joint controllership can be found in the "Information on Page Insights Data" at https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data.
• Instagram – Service provider: Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland) – Privacy Policy/Opt-Out: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875, Objection: https://help.instagram.com/contact/186020218683230; Agreement on joint processing of personal data on Instagram pages (Art. 26 GDPR): https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum.
• LinkedIn – Service provider: LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland) – Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy, Cookie Policy and Opt-Out: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.
Social-Media-Plug-ins
We use social media plug-ins from social networks on our website. We use the so-called "two-click solution" Shariff from c't and heise.de: https://www.heise.de/ct/artikel/Shariff-Social-Media-Buttons-mit-Datenschutz-2467514.html; Service provider: Heise Medien GmbH & Co. KG, Karl-Wiechert-Allee 10, 30625 Hanover, Germany; Privacy Policy: https://www.heise.de/Datenschutzerklaerung-der-Heise-Medien-GmbH-Co-KG-4860.html.
Data category and description of data processing: Usage data, content data, inventory data. When you access our website, “Shariff” does not transmit any personal data to the third-party providers of the social plug-ins. Next to the logo or brand of the social network you will find a control that you can click to activate the plug-in. This activation represents your consent in the form that the respective provider of the social network receives the information that you have accessed our website and that your personal data is transmitted to the provider of the plug-in and stored there. These are so-called third-party cookies. According to some providers, such as Facebook and XING, your IP is immediately anonymized after collection. The plug-in provider saves the data collected about the user as usage profiles. You can revoke your consent at any time by deactivating the control.
Purpose of data processing: Improvement and optimization of our website; increasing our awareness through social networks; possibility of interaction with you and users through social networks; advertising, analysis and/or needs-based design of the website.
Legal basis: The legal basis for the processing of personal data is our legitimate interest in the above purposes pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If you have given us or the controller of the social network consent to the processing of your personal data, the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (a) in conjunction with Art. 7 GDPR. For pre-contractual inquiries or the use of your personal data to fulfill the contract, Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR is the legal basis.
Data transfer/recipient category: Social network.
Social networks used and objection: Regarding the purpose and scope of data collection and processing, we refer to the respective privacy policies of the social networks. You will also find information about your rights and settings options for protecting your personal data there. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles. To exercise these rights, you can contact the respective plug-in provider directly.
We have integrated plug-ins from the social network Facebook.com (headquarters in the EU: Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland) on our website as part of the so-called “two-click solution” from Shariff. You can recognize these by the Facebook logo “f” or the addition “Like”, “Like” or “Share”.
As soon as you deliberately activate the Facebook plug-in, a connection is established from your browser to the Facebook servers. Facebook receives the information, including your IP address, that you have visited our website and transmits this information to Facebook servers in the USA, where it is stored. If you are logged into your Facebook account, Facebook can assign this information to your account. When you use the functions of the plug-in, e.g. pressing the "Like" button, this information is also transferred from your browser to the Facebook servers in the USA and stored there. It is also displayed on your Facebook profile and, if applicable, on the pages of your friends.
The purpose and scope of data collection, as well as the further processing and use of the data by Facebook, as well as your rights and settings options for protecting your privacy, can be found in Facebook's privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/. Data collection when clicking the "Like" button: https://www.facebook.com/help/186325668085084. You can manage your settings regarding the use of your profile data for advertising purposes on Facebook and object here: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/.
If you log out of Facebook before visiting our website and delete your cookies, no data about your visit to our website will be assigned to your Facebook profile when the plug-in is activated.
Agreement on joint processing of personal data on Facebook pages (Art. 26 GDPR): https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum, Data protection information for Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data.
We have integrated plug-ins from the social network Instagram (service provider: Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland) on our website as part of the so-called "two-click solution" from Shariff. You can recognize these by the Instagram logo in the shape of a square camera.
If you intentionally activate the plug-in, a connection will be established from your browser to the Instagram servers. Instagram receives the information, including your IP address, that you have visited our site and transmits the information to Instagram servers in the USA, where this information is stored. If you are logged into your Instagram account, Instagram can assign this information to your account and you can click the Instagram button to share and save the content of our pages on your Instagram account and possibly show it to your friends there. We have no knowledge of the exact content of the transmitted data, its use or for how long it is stored by Instagram.
If you log out of Instagram before visiting our website and delete your cookies, no data about your visit to our website will be assigned to your profile on Instagram when the plug-in is activated.
You can find further information in Instagram’s privacy policy/opt-out at / Opt-Out: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875, objection: https://help.instagram.com/contact/186020218683230.
Rights of the data subject
Objection or revocation against the processing of your data
To the extent that the processing is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, Art. 7 GDPR, you have the right to revoke your consent at any time. This does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent until the revocation.
If we base the processing of your personal data on the balancing of interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, you can object to the processing. This is the case, in particular, if the processing is not necessary to fulfill a contract with you, which we will explain in the following description of the functions. If you exercise such an objection, we ask you to explain the reasons why we should not process your personal data as we do. If your objection is justified, we will examine the situation and will either stop or adapt the data processing or explain to you our compelling legitimate reasons for continuing the processing.
You can object to the processing of your personal data for advertising and data analysis purposes at any time. You can exercise your right of objection free of charge. You can inform us of your objection to advertising using the following contact details:
Arne Salig Consulting & Training
Zum Friedhof 4
Bad Oeynhausen
Email Address: mail@self-competence.com
Right to information
You have the right to request confirmation from us as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed. If this is the case, you have the right to information about your personal data stored by us in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR. This includes, in particular, information about the processing purposes, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned storage period, and the origin of your data, unless it was collected directly from you.
Right to rectification
You have the right to have incorrect data corrected or correct data completed in accordance with Art. 16 GDPR.
Right to erasure
You have the right to have your data stored by us deleted in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR, unless statutory or contractual retention periods or other statutory obligations or rights to further storage conflict with this.
Right to restriction
You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data if one of the conditions in Art. 18 (1) (a) to (d) GDPR is met:
• If you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
• the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead;
• the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need them to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, or
• if you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate reasons of the controller outweigh your reasons.
Right to data portability
You have a right to data portability according to Art. 20 GDPR, which means that you can receive the personal data we have stored about you in a structured, common and machine-readable format or you can request that it be transmitted to another controller.
Right to complain
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.
Data security
To protect all personal data transmitted to us and to ensure that we and our external service providers adhere to data protection regulations, we have taken appropriate technical and organizational security measures. Therefore, among other things, all data between your browser and our server is transmitted encrypted via a secure SSL connection.
Stand: 27.04.2025
