We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of particular importance to the management of ON HOME KG. It is generally possible to use the ON HOME KG internet pages without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of special services offered by our company via our internet site, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address or telephone number of a data subject, shall always be carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in compliance with the country-specific data protection provisions applicable to ON HOME KG. Through this privacy policy, our company wishes to inform the public about the nature, scope and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, data subjects shall be informed of their rights through this privacy policy.

ON HOME KG, as the data controller, has implemented numerous technical and organisational measures to ensure the most comprehensive protection possible of personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions can inherently have security vulnerabilities, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, it is at the discretion of each data subject to transmit personal data to us via alternative routes, for example, by telephone.

1. Definitions

The data protection declaration of ON HOME KG is based on the terminology used by the European legislator in the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data protection declaration is intended to be easily readable and understandable for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.

In this privacy policy, we use the following terms, among others:

• a) Personal data

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the „data subject“). A natural person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

• b) affected person

A data subject is any identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

• c) Processing

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

• d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of restricting their future processing.

• e) Profiling

Profiling is any automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of that personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.

• Pseudonymisation

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

• g) Controller or data controller

The controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

• h) Data processors

A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

• i) Recipient

A recipient is a natural or legal person, authority, agency or other body to whom personal data are disclosed, whether or not it is a third party. However, authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.

• Third

A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body, other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.

• k) Consent

Consent is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

2. Name and address of the controller

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

ON HOME KG
Mr Boris Rupnik
Fährstraße 217
40221 Düsseldorf
Germany

Tel.: 0211 98948522
E-mail: info@on-home.de
Website: www.on-home.de

3. Collection of general data and information

Each time the ON HOME KG website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system, a range of general data and information is collected. This general data and information is stored in the server log files. The following may be recorded: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using these general data and information, the ON HOME KG does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is required to (1) correctly deliver the content of our website, (2) optimise the content of our website and the advertising for it, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyber attack. Therefore, the ON HOME KG analyses anonymously collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise, and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

4. Contact option via the website

The ON HOME KG website contains information, due to legal regulations, that enables quick electronic contact with our company and direct communication with us, which also includes a general electronic mail (e-mail) address. If a data subject contacts the data controller by e-mail or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject will be automatically stored. Such personal data voluntarily transmitted by a data subject to the data controller will be stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. This personal data will not be passed on to third parties.

5. Blog comment feature on the website

ON HOME KG offers users the opportunity to leave individual comments on individual blog posts on a blog located on the website of the controller. A blog is a portal, usually publicly viewable, run on a website, in which one or more people, called bloggers or web-bloggers, can post articles or write down thoughts in so-called blog posts. The blog posts can usually be commented on by third parties.

If a data subject leaves a comment on the blog published on this website, information on the time of the comment entry and the user name (pseudonym) chosen by the data subject are stored and published in addition to the comments left by the data subject. Furthermore, the IP address assigned by the data subject's Internet service provider (ISP) is also logged. The IP address is stored for security reasons and in the event that the data subject violates the rights of third parties or posts illegal content by posting a comment. This personal data is therefore stored in the controller's own interest so that the controller can exculpate itself in the event of an infringement. The personal data collected will not be passed on to third parties unless such a transfer is required by law or serves the legal defence of the controller.

6. Routine deletion and blocking of personal data

The controller shall process and store personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or as provided for by the European Directive and Regulatory Authority or any other legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the storage purpose is no longer applicable or a statutory storage period stipulated by the European Directive and Regulation legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data shall be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal provisions.

7. Rights of the data subject

• a) Right to confirmation

Every data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator and registrar to obtain confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed. If a data subject wishes to avail themselves of this right of confirmation, they may at any time contact an employee of the controller.

• b) Right to information

Every data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator and regulator to obtain from the controller free information about the personal data stored about them and a copy of that information. Furthermore, the European legislator and regulator have granted the data subject access to the following information:

• • the processing purposes
  • the categories of personal data that are processed
  • the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations
  • if possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if this is not possible, the criteria for determining this duration
  • the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the controller, or a right to object to such processing
  • The existence of a right to complain to a supervisory authority
  • All available information as to the source of the personal data, where the personal data were not obtained from the data subject.
  • the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject

Furthermore, the data subject has the right to obtain information as to whether personal data have been transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. Where this is the case, the data subject shall also have the right to be informed about the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

Should an affected person wish to exercise this right of access, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

• c) Right to rectification

Every data subject shall have the right granted by the European Directive and Regulation-maker to obtain from the controller the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her without undue delay. In addition, data subjects shall have the right, having regard to the purposes of the processing, to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of a supplementary statement.

If an affected person wishes to exercise this right of rectification, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

• d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

Every data subject shall have the right granted by the European Legislator to request from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay, provided that one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:

• • The personal data were collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which they are no longer necessary.
  • The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
  • The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR.
  • The personal data was processed unlawfully.
  • The erasure of personal data is required for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject under Union or Member State law.
  • The personal data have been collected with regard to information society services offered pursuant to Article 8(1) GDPR.

If any of the above-mentioned reasons apply and an affected person wishes to have personal data stored by ON HOME KG deleted, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of ON HOME KG will arrange for the deletion request to be processed immediately.

If the personal data has been made public by ON HOME KG and our company is obliged to delete the personal data as the controller pursuant to Art. 17(1) GDPR, then ON HOME KG shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the costs of implementation, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested from these other controllers the deletion of all links to, or copies or replications of, this personal data, insofar as processing is not required. The employee of ON HOME KG will arrange what is necessary in each individual case.

• e) Right to restrict processing

Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request from the controller restriction of processing if one of the following conditions is met:

• • The accuracy of the personal data is disputed by the data subject for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
  • The processing is unlawful, the data subject objects to the erasure of the personal data and requests instead the restriction of the use of the personal data.
  • The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes for which it was processed, but the data subject requires it for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
  • The data subject has lodged an objection to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, and it has not yet been determined whether the controller's legitimate grounds override those of the data subject.

If any of the above conditions are met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored by ON HOME KG, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee of ON HOME KG will arrange for the restriction of processing.

• f) **Right to data portability**

Any data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator and supervisor to receive their personal data, which has been provided to a controller by the data subject, in a structured, common and machine-readable format. They shall also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data have been provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided that the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

To assert the right to data portability, the data subject may contact an employee of ON HOME KG at any time.

• g) Right to object

Every data subject shall have the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

ON HOME KG will no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

If ON HOME KG processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such marketing. This also applies to profiling if it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to ON HOME KG processing for direct marketing purposes, ON HOME KG will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

Furthermore, the data subject shall have the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them which is carried out by ON HOME KG for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

To exercise the right to object, the data subject may directly approach any employee of ON HOME KG or another employee. The data subject is also free to exercise their right to object in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, using automated procedures involving technical specifications.

• Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

Every data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator and regulator not to be subjected to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her, or similarly significantly affects him or her, unless the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and a controller, or (2) is authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the data subject's explicit consent.

Whether the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is made with the explicit consent of the data subject, ON HOME KG shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject, including at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view, and to contest the decision.

If the data subject wishes to assert rights relating to automated decision-making, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

• Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.

8. Data Protection Regulations on the Use and Deployment of Facebook

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

A social network is a social meeting place operated on the internet, an online community that generally allows users to communicate with each other and interact in virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences, or it enables the internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Facebook, among other things, allows users of the social network to create private profiles, upload photos, and connect via friend requests.

The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. The controller for the processing of personal data, if a data subject lives outside of the USA or Canada, is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Upon each call to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. A complete overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be accessed at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. As part of this technical procedure, Facebook learns which specific sub-page of our website is being visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Facebook, Facebook, with each call of our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of their stay on our website, recognises which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject activates one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, for example the „Like“ button, or if the data subject leaves a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores this personal data.

Facebook receives information that the data subject has visited our website via the Facebook component whenever the data subject is simultaneously logged into Facebook at the time of visiting our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the data subject does not want this kind of transmission of information to Facebook, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before visiting our website.

The data policy published by Facebook, accessible at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information on the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains the privacy settings Facebook offers to protect the individual's privacy. Furthermore, various applications are available that allow data transmission to Facebook to be suppressed. Such applications can be used by the individual to suppress data transmission to Facebook.

9. Privacy Policy for the Use and Application of Google Analytics (with anonymisation function)

The controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with an anonymisation function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, gathering and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a data subject arrived at a website from (so-called referrers), which sub-pages of the website were accessed, or how often and for what duration a sub-page was viewed. Web analytics is primarily used for the optimisation of a website and for the cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.

The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

The controller uses the suffix „_gat._anonymizeIp“ for web analytics via Google Analytics. By means of this suffix, the IP address of the internet connection of the data subject is truncated and anonymised by Google when accessing our websites from a member state of the European Union or another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyse the visitor traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information obtained, among other things, to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports for us that show the activities on our websites, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyse the use of our website. With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website, operated by the controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical procedure, Google receives knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which Google uses, amongst other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and, consequently, to enable commission settlements.

Through the use of cookies, personal information is stored, such as the time of access, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject. With each visit to our website, this personal data, including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. This personal data is stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may, under certain circumstances, pass on this personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.

The affected person can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as already described above, at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the affected person's information technology system. Furthermore, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.

Furthermore, the data subject has the option of objecting to and preventing the collection of data generated by Google Analytics relating to the use of this website and the processing of this data by Google. To do this, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on from the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data and information about visits to websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is recognised by Google as an objection. If the data subject's IT system is deleted, formatted or reinstalled at a later date, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on in order to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person who is attributable to their sphere of control, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.

Further information and Google's applicable data protection provisions can be found at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is explained in more detail at this link: https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.

10. Data Protection Regulations on the use and application of Instagram

The controller has integrated components of the Instagram service on this website. Instagram is a service that can be qualified as an audiovisual platform and allows users to share photos and videos, as well as to redistribute such data on other social networks.

The operator of Instagram's services is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.

With every call of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the affected person's IT system is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a representation of the corresponding component from Instagram. As part of this technical procedure, Instagram receives knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is being visited by the affected person.

So long as the data subject is simultaneously logged into Instagram, Instagram will recognise, with each visit to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific sub-page the data subject is visiting. This information will be collected by the Instagram component and linked to the data subject's respective Instagram account by Instagram. If the data subject activates one of the Instagram buttons integrated into our website, the data and information transmitted thereby will be linked to the data subject's personal Instagram user account and stored and processed by Instagram.

Instagram receives information that the data subject has visited our website via the Instagram component whenever the data subject is simultaneously logged into Instagram at the time of accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Instagram component or not. If the data subject does not wish for such information to be transmitted to Instagram, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their Instagram account before accessing our website.

Further information and Instagram's applicable data protection regulations can be found at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 and https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

11. Privacy policy on the use of Pinterest

The controller has integrated components of Pinterest Inc. on this website. Pinterest is a social network. A social network is an internet-based social meeting place, an online community, which generally allows users to communicate with each other and interact in virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences, or it allows the internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Pinterest allows users of the social network, among other things, to publish collections of pictures and individual pictures as well as descriptions on virtual pinboards (so-called pinning), which can then in turn be shared (so-called repinning) or commented on by other users.

The operating company of Pinterest is Pinterest Inc., 808 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

With every call to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the data controller and on which a Pinterest component (Pinterest plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject will be automatically prompted by the respective Pinterest component to download a representation of the respective Pinterest component from Pinterest. More information about Pinterest can be found at https://pinterest.com/. As part of this technical process, Pinterest receives knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is being visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Pinterest, Pinterest will recognise, with each call to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Pinterest component and assigned by Pinterest to the respective Pinterest account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on an integrated Pinterest button on our website, Pinterest will assign this information to the personal Pinterest user account of the data subject and store this personal data.

Pinterest receives information that the data subject has visited our website via the Pinterest component whenever the data subject is simultaneously logged into Pinterest at the time of visiting our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Pinterest component or not. If the data subject does not want such information to be transmitted to Pinterest, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Pinterest account before visiting our website.

The privacy policy published by Pinterest, available at https://about.pinterest.com/privacy-policy, provides information regarding the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Pinterest.

12. Data protection provisions on the use and application of Twitter

The data controller has integrated components of Twitter on this website. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service on which users can publish and distribute so-called tweets, i.e., short messages limited to 280 characters. These short messages are accessible to everyone, including persons not registered on Twitter. However, tweets are also displayed to the respective user's followers. Followers are other Twitter users who follow a user's tweets. Furthermore, Twitter enables broad audience engagement via hashtags, links, or retweets.

The operating company of Twitter is Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

With every call of one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a representation of the relevant Twitter component from Twitter. Further information on the Twitter buttons can be found at https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. As part of this technical procedure, Twitter is informed which specific subpage of our website is being visited by the data subject. The purpose of integrating the Twitter component is to enable our users to redistribute the content of this website, to make this website known in the digital world and to increase our visitor numbers.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Twitter, Twitter will recognise, with each call-up to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific sub-page of our website the data subject is visiting. This information is collected by the Twitter component and assigned by Twitter to the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the data subject activates one of the Twitter buttons integrated into our website, the data and information transmitted thereby are assigned to the personal Twitter user account of the data subject and are stored and processed by Twitter.

Twitter receives information that the data subject has visited our website via the Twitter component whenever the data subject is simultaneously logged into Twitter at the time of visiting our website; this happens regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Twitter component or not. If the data subject does not wish for such information to be transmitted to Twitter, they can prevent this transmission by logging out of their Twitter account before visiting our website.

The current Twitter data protection regulations can be found at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de.

13. Legal basis for processing

Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR serves our company as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract to which the data subject is a party, as is the case, for example, with processing operations that are necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of enquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation which requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfilment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 I lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may become necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured on our premises and their name, age, health insurance details or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. The processing would then be based on Art. 6 I lit. d GDPR. Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 I lit. f GDPR. Processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases are based on this legal basis if the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not prevail. We are permitted to carry out such processing operations in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this respect, it took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).

14. Legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party

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

15. Duration for which the personal data are stored

The criterion for the duration of personal data retention is the respective statutory retention period. After the expiry of the period, the relevant data will be routinely deleted, provided that it is no longer required for contract fulfillment or initiation.

16. Legal or contractual provisions for the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of a contract; obligation of the data subject to provide personal data; possible consequences of non-provision

We would like to inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or may also result from contractual provisions (e.g. information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded for a data subject to provide us with personal data that must subsequently be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data if our company concludes a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before personal data is provided by the data subject, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and what the consequences would be if the personal data were not provided.

17. Existence of automated decision-making

As a responsible company, we refrain from using automated decision-making or profiling.

This privacy policy was generated by the BDSG and GDPR Privacy Policy Generator from the German Association for Data Protection, in cooperation with the law firm for Media law WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE | Lawyers created. ON HOME KG