DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION

This Privacy Policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of processing personal data (hereinafter referred to as "data") within our online services, including associated websites, features, and content, as well as external online presences, such as our social media profiles (collectively referred to as the "Online Offer"). For definitions of terms like "processing" or "data controller," we refer to the definitions in Article 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

DATA CONTROLLER
Stilbruch
S. de Jesus Oliveira & J. Renner GbR
Viktoriastr. 87
64293 Darmstadt
Germany
info@stilbruch-coaching.de
https://www.stilbruch-coaching.de

TYPES OF PROCESSED DATA

Personal data (e.g., names, addresses)
Contact data (e.g., email addresses, phone numbers)
Content data (e.g., text inputs, photographs, videos)
Usage data (e.g., visited websites, interest in content, access times)
Meta/communication data (e.g., device information, IP addresses)

CATEGORIES OF DATA SUBJECTS
Visitors and users of the Online Offer (collectively referred to as "users").

PURPOSE OF PROCESSING

Providing the Online Offer, its features, and content
Responding to contact requests and communicating with users
Security measures
Reach measurement/marketing

USED TERMINOLOGY
"Personal data" refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (the "data subject"); a person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier (e.g., cookie), or one or more specific characteristics reflecting the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that person.
"Processing" refers to any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means. This term encompasses almost any handling of data.
"Pseudonymization" is the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data cannot be attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
"Profiling" refers to any type of automated processing of personal data, which involves the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects related to a natural person, particularly to analyze or predict aspects related to work performance, economic status, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.
"Controller" refers to the natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
"Processor" refers to a natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

RELEVANT LEGAL BASIS
In accordance with Article 13 of the GDPR, we inform you of the legal bases for our data processing. If a legal basis is not mentioned in the Privacy Policy, the following applies:
The legal basis for obtaining consent is Article 6(1)(a) and Article 7 of the GDPR,
The legal basis for processing for the performance of our services and the execution of contractual measures, as well as for answering inquiries, is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR,
The legal basis for processing for the fulfillment of legal obligations is Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR,
The legal basis for processing to safeguard our legitimate interests is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.
In cases where processing of personal data is required to protect vital interests of the data subject or another natural person, Article 6(1)(d) of the GDPR applies.

SECURITY MEASURES
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures in accordance with Article 32 of the GDPR, considering the state of the art, the costs of implementation, and the nature, scope, circumstances, and purposes of processing, as well as the varying likelihood and severity of the risks to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, to ensure an adequate level of protection.
These measures include securing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data by controlling physical access to the data, as well as access, entry, transmission, and storage. Furthermore, we have procedures in place to ensure the exercise of data subject rights, deletion of data, and response to data breaches. We also consider data protection by design and by default (Article 25 of the GDPR).

COLLABORATION WITH PROCESSORS AND THIRD PARTIES
If, as part of our processing activities, we disclose data to other persons and companies (processors or third parties), transmit them to these entities, or grant access to them, this will only be done based on a legal permission (e.g., when data transmission to third parties, such as payment service providers, is required to fulfill a contract as per Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR), your consent, a legal obligation, or based on our legitimate interests (e.g., when using service providers, web hosts, etc.).
If we engage third parties to process data on our behalf based on a "data processing agreement," this is done in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR.

DATA TRANSFERS TO THIRD COUNTRIES
If we process data in a third country (i.e., outside the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA)) or if this occurs in the context of using third-party services or disclosing or transmitting data to third parties, this will only be done if it is necessary to fulfill our (pre-)contractual obligations, based on your consent, a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests. Subject to legal or contractual permissions, we process or have the data processed in a third country only if the special conditions of Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR are met. This means that data processing may occur based on special guarantees, such as an officially recognized finding of an adequate level of data protection (e.g., the "Privacy Shield" for the US) or compliance with officially recognized specific contractual obligations (so-called "Standard Contractual Clauses").

RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
You have the right to request confirmation as to whether your data is being processed and to request access to these data, as well as further information and a copy of the data, in accordance with Article 15 of the GDPR.
You have the right to request the completion or correction of your data in accordance with Article 16 of the GDPR.
You have the right to request the deletion of your data without undue delay, or alternatively, to request a restriction of processing in accordance with Article 18 of the GDPR.
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to us, in accordance with Article 20 of the GDPR, and to request the transfer of this data to another controller.
Furthermore, under Article 77 of the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT
You have the right to withdraw any consent you have given under Article 7(3) of the GDPR with effect for the future.

RIGHT TO OBJECT
You may object to the future processing of your data at any time in accordance with Article 21 of the GDPR. The objection can be made particularly against the processing for direct marketing purposes.

COOKIES AND RIGHT TO OBJECT TO DIRECT MARKETING
"Cookies" are small files stored on users' computers. Various data can be stored within cookies. A cookie primarily serves to store information about a user (or the device the cookie is stored on) during or after their visit to an online service. Temporary cookies, also known as "session cookies" or "transient cookies," are deleted after a user leaves an online service and closes their browser. A permanent or "persistent" cookie remains stored after closing the browser. Cookies can also store users' interests for measurement of reach or marketing purposes. "Third-party cookies" are cookies from providers other than the controller of the online service.
We use temporary and permanent cookies and inform you about their use in this Privacy Policy.
If users do not wish cookies to be stored on their devices, they are asked to disable this option in their browser's settings. Stored cookies can be deleted in the browser settings. Blocking cookies may lead to limitations in the functionality of this online service.
A general objection to the use of cookies for online marketing purposes can be made in a variety of services, particularly in tracking, at the US website http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU website http://www.youronlinechoices.com/. Furthermore, cookies can be blocked by adjusting the browser settings. Please note that in this case, some functions of this online service may not be available.

DATA DELETION
The data we process will be deleted or restricted in processing according to Articles 17 and 18 of the GDPR. Unless otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy, the data stored by us will be deleted as soon as they are no longer needed for their intended purpose and there are no legal retention obligations preventing deletion. If data is not deleted because it is required for other legally permissible purposes, its processing will be restricted. That is, the data will be blocked and not processed for other purposes. This applies, for example, to data that must be retained for commercial or tax law reasons.
According to legal requirements in Germany, retention periods are generally 10 years (according to §§ 147(1) AO, 257(1) No. 1 and 4, Abs. 4 HGB) for accounting documents, tax-related documents, and other relevant records. In Austria, retention periods may be 7 years (for accounting documents, invoices, accounts) or longer, depending on the type of data and legal obligations.

AGENCY SERVICES
We process our customers' data within the scope of our contractual services, which include conceptual and strategic consulting, campaign planning, software and design development/consulting or maintenance, implementation of campaigns and processes/handling, server administration, data analysis/consulting services, and training services.
In this context, we process personal data such as customer master data (e.g., names, addresses), contact details (e.g., email, phone numbers), content data (e.g., text entries, photographs, videos), contract data (e.g., subject matter, duration of contract), payment data (e.g., bank account, payment history), usage and metadata (e.g., in the context of analyzing and measuring the success of marketing activities). We generally do not process special categories of personal data unless these are part of an assigned processing task.
The affected parties include our customers, prospects, and their customers, users, website visitors, employees, or third parties. The purpose of the data processing is to provide contractual services, billing, and our customer service. The legal basis for processing is derived from Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contractual services), Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (analysis, statistics, optimization, security measures). We process data that is necessary for establishing and fulfilling contractual services and highlight the necessity of providing such data. Disclosure to external parties only takes place if required within the scope of a contract. When processing data provided to us as part of an assignment, we act according to the instructions of the client and the legal requirements for commissioned processing according to Art. 28 GDPR, processing the data solely for the purposes defined in the contract.
We delete the data after the expiration of statutory warranty and comparable obligations. The necessity of retaining the data is reviewed every three years. In case of legal retention obligations, data will be deleted after the expiry of the retention period (6 years according to § 257 para. 1 HGB, 10 years according to § 147 para. 1 AO). In the case of data disclosed to us by the client within the framework of an assignment, we delete the data according to the assignment's instructions, usually after the assignment ends.

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AND COACHING
We process the data of our clients, prospects, and other contractors or partners (collectively referred to as "clients") in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR to provide our contractual or pre-contractual services. The data processed, their type, scope, and purpose, as well as the necessity of their processing, are determined by the underlying contractual relationship. The processed data generally includes basic and master data of clients (e.g., name, address, etc.), contact details (e.g., email, phone, etc.), contract data (e.g., services used, fees, names of contact persons, etc.), and payment data (e.g., bank account, payment history, etc.).
In the course of our services, we may also process special categories of data under Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR, in particular, information about the health of clients, possibly related to their sexual life or sexual orientation, ethnic origin, or religious or philosophical beliefs. In this case, we obtain the explicit consent of the clients, if required, according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a, Art. 7, Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a. GDPR, and otherwise process these special categories of data for health-related purposes based on Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h. GDPR, § 22 para. 1 No. 1 b. BDSG.
If required for the fulfillment of the contract or by law, we disclose or transmit client data in communication with other professionals or third parties typically involved in contract fulfillment, such as billing offices or comparable service providers, when this serves the provision of our services according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit b. GDPR, is required by law according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c. GDPR, serves our legitimate interests or those of the clients in efficient and cost-effective healthcare according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR, or is necessary according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit d. GDPR to protect vital interests of the clients or another natural person, or within the framework of consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a, Art. 7 GDPR.
Data is deleted when it is no longer necessary for fulfilling contractual or legal care duties or addressing warranty and comparable obligations, with the necessity of retaining the data being reviewed every three years. Statutory retention obligations apply in the other cases.

ADMINISTRATION, ACCOUNTING, OFFICE ORGANIZATION, CONTACT MANAGEMENT
We process data within the scope of administrative tasks, organization of our business operations, accounting, and compliance with legal obligations, such as archiving. We process the same data that we use in providing our contractual services. The legal bases for processing are Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c. GDPR, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR.
The data subjects affected include customers, prospects, business partners, and website visitors. The purpose and our interest in processing the data lies in administration, accounting, office organization, archiving of data, and tasks that support the continuation of our business activities, fulfillment of our duties, and provision of services.
Data is disclosed or transmitted to financial authorities, consultants such as tax advisors or auditors, and other fee offices and payment service providers.
We also store data about suppliers, organizers, and other business partners based on our business interests, e.g., for future contact. These mostly business-related data are generally stored permanently.

COMMENTS AND POSTS
When users leave comments or other posts, their IP addresses may be stored for up to 7 days based on our legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR for security reasons, in case someone posts illegal content (insults, prohibited political propaganda, etc.). In such cases, we may be held responsible for the comment or post and are therefore interested in identifying the author.
Furthermore, we reserve the right to process users' data for spam detection based on our legitimate interests according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR.
The data provided in comments and posts is stored by us permanently until the user objects.

CONTACTING US
When contacting us (e.g., via contact form, email, phone, or social media), the user's data is processed to handle and process the contact request and its execution according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR. The user's information may be stored in a customer relationship management system ("CRM system") or a comparable inquiry organization system.
We delete inquiries when they are no longer required. We review the necessity every two years; statutory archiving obligations apply as well.

HOSTING
The hosting services we use provide the following services: infrastructure and platform services, computing capacity, storage space, and database services, security services, and technical maintenance services that we use for the operation of this online offering.
In this context, we or our hosting provider process basic data, contact data, content data, contract data, usage data, metadata, and communication data of customers, prospects, and visitors of this online offering based on our legitimate interests in providing this online offering efficiently and securely in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR in conjunction with Art. 28 GDPR (conclusion of data processing agreement).

COLLECTION OF ACCESS DATA AND LOGFILES
We or our hosting provider collect data about every access to the server on which this service is located (so-called server logfiles) based on our legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR. The access data includes the name of the retrieved webpage, file, date and time of retrieval, transferred data volume, notification of successful retrieval, browser type and version, the user's operating system, referrer URL (the previously visited page), IP address, and the requesting provider.
Logfile information is stored for security reasons (e.g., to clarify misuse or fraud) for a maximum of 7 days and then deleted. Data that must be retained for evidentiary purposes remains stored until the respective incident is fully clarified.

GOOGLE TAG MANAGER
Google Tag Manager is a solution that allows us to manage website tags through an interface (e.g., integrating Google Analytics and other Google marketing services into our online offering). The Tag Manager itself (which implements the tags) does not process personal data of users. For processing of users' personal data, please refer to the information about the Google services mentioned below.
Usage policies: https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/use-policy.html.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS
We use Google Analytics based on our legitimate interests (i.e., interest in analyzing, optimizing, and economically operating our online offering under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Google Analytics is a web analytics service of Google LLC ("Google"). Google uses cookies. The information generated by the cookie about the use of the online offering by users is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
Google is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement, providing a guarantee to comply with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active).
Google uses this information on our behalf to evaluate the use of our online offering by users, compile reports on activities within the online offering, and provide other services related to the use of the online offering and internet usage. Pseudonymous user profiles may be created from the processed data.
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means that Google will truncate users' IP addresses within EU member states or in other signatory states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there.
The IP address transmitted by the user's browser is not combined with other Google data. Users can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting their browser settings; users can also prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by the cookie regarding their use of the online offering by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
For more information on how Google uses data, privacy settings, and opt-out options, see Google's privacy policy (https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads) and settings for displaying Google ads (https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated).
Personal data of users is deleted or anonymized after 14 months.

GOOGLE UNIVERSAL ANALYTICS
We use Google Analytics in its "Universal Analytics" configuration. "Universal Analytics" refers to a process by Google Analytics where user analysis is based on a pseudonymous user ID, creating a pseudonymous profile of the user with information from the use of various devices (so-called "Cross-Device Tracking").

GOOGLE ADWORDS AND CONVERSION MEASUREMENT
We use the services of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google") based on our legitimate interests (i.e., interest in the analysis, optimization, and economic operation of our online offer in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f. GDPR).
Google is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement, providing a guarantee to comply with European data protection laws (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active).
We use the online marketing method Google "AdWords" to place ads in the Google advertising network (e.g., in search results, videos, on websites, etc.) so that they are shown to users who are presumed to have an interest in the ads. This allows us to display ads more effectively within our online offer, showing users only those ads that may align with their interests. For instance, if a user is shown ads for products they have previously shown interest in on other online platforms, this is referred to as "Remarketing".
To achieve this, when our and other websites that use the Google advertising network are visited, Google immediately runs a code and integrates so-called (re)marketing tags (invisible graphics or code, also known as "Web Beacons") into the website. Using this, a unique cookie is stored on the user’s device (similar technologies may also be used instead of cookies). This file tracks which websites the user visited, which content they showed interest in, which offers they clicked on, and includes technical information about the browser, operating system, referring websites, time of visit, and further usage data related to the online offer.
Additionally, we receive an individual "conversion cookie". The information collected with this cookie is used by Google to generate conversion statistics for us. However, we only learn the anonymous total number of users who clicked on our ad and were redirected to a page with a conversion tracking tag. We do not receive any information that would allow us to personally identify users.
The data of users are processed pseudonymously within the Google advertising network. This means Google does not store or process, for example, the name or email address of users, but processes the relevant data based on cookies within pseudonymous user profiles. From Google's perspective, ads are not managed and displayed for a specifically identified person, but for the cookie owner, regardless of who the cookie owner is. This does not apply if a user has explicitly allowed Google to process the data without pseudonymization. The information collected about users is transmitted to Google and stored on Google's servers in the USA.
For more information on Google's data usage, settings, and opt-out options, please refer to Google’s privacy policy (https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads) and Google’s ad settings (https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated).

ONLINE PRESENCE IN SOCIAL MEDIA
We maintain online presences within social networks and platforms to communicate with customers, prospects, and users active there, and to inform them about our services. When accessing these networks and platforms, the terms of service and privacy policies of their respective operators apply.
Unless otherwise specified in our privacy policy, we process user data when they communicate with us within these social networks and platforms, e.g., by writing posts on our online presences or sending us messages.

INTEGRATION OF THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND CONTENT
We use third-party content or service offers within our online presence based on our legitimate interests (i.e., interest in analyzing, optimizing, and economically operating our online offer in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f. GDPR) to integrate their content and services, such as videos or fonts (hereinafter referred to as "content").
This always requires that the third-party providers of these contents recognize the user's IP address, as they cannot send the content to the user’s browser without the IP address. The IP address is thus necessary for displaying this content. We strive to use only those contents whose respective providers use the IP address solely for delivering the content. Third-party providers may also use so-called pixel tags (invisible graphics, also called "Web Beacons") for statistical or marketing purposes. These "pixel tags" allow the evaluation of visitor traffic on the pages of this website. The pseudonymous information may also be stored in cookies on the user's device and may contain technical information about the browser and operating system, referring websites, time of visit, and other details regarding the use of our online offer, and may be combined with information from other sources.

YOUTUBE
We integrate videos from the "YouTube" platform provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

GOOGLE FONTS
We integrate the fonts ("Google Fonts") provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

GOOGLE RECAPTCHA
We integrate the bot detection feature, such as in online forms ("ReCaptcha"), provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

GOOGLE MAPS
We integrate maps from the "Google Maps" service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. The processed data may include, in particular, IP addresses and location data of users, which, however, are not collected without their consent (usually via mobile device settings). The data may be processed in the USA. Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/, Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.

USE OF FACEBOOK SOCIAL PLUGINS
Based on our legitimate interests (i.e., interest in analyzing, optimizing, and economically operating our online offer in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f. GDPR), we use social plugins ("Plugins") from the social network facebook.com, operated by Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook"). The plugins may display interactive elements or content (e.g., videos, graphics, or text posts) and are identifiable by one of the Facebook logos (white "f" on a blue tile, the terms "Like", "Like" or a "thumbs up" icon) or are marked with the phrase "Facebook Social Plugin". The list and appearance of the Facebook Social Plugins can be viewed here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.
Facebook is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and guarantees compliance with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active).
When a user accesses a feature of this online offer containing such a plugin, their device establishes a direct connection to Facebook's servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted by Facebook directly to the user's device and integrated into the online offer. This allows Facebook to create user profiles. We have no influence over the extent of the data collected by Facebook using this plugin, so we inform users accordingly based on our knowledge.
By integrating the plugins, Facebook receives the information that a user has accessed the respective page of the online offer. If the user is logged into Facebook, Facebook can associate the visit with the user's Facebook account. If users interact with the plugins, for example by clicking the Like button or posting a comment, the corresponding information is transmitted directly from their device to Facebook and stored there. Even if a user is not a member of Facebook, it is possible that Facebook will find out and store their IP address. According to Facebook, only an anonymized IP address is stored in Germany.
The purpose and scope of data collection, further processing and use of the data by Facebook, as well as the related rights and privacy settings, can be found in Facebook's privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.
If a user is a Facebook member and does not want Facebook to collect data about them via this online offer and link it to their Facebook account, they must log out of Facebook before using our online offer and delete their cookies. Further settings and objections to data usage for advertising purposes are possible within Facebook’s profile settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads or via the U.S. page http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or the EU page http://www.youronlinechoices.com/. The settings are platform-independent, i.e., they are applied to all devices such as desktop computers or mobile devices.

TWITTER
Within our online offering, functions and content from the service Twitter, provided by Twitter Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA, may be embedded. This may include content such as images, videos, or texts, and buttons that allow users to express their preferences about the content, subscribe to the authors of the content, or follow our posts. If users are members of the Twitter platform, Twitter may associate the access to the above content and functions with the user profiles on Twitter. Twitter is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement, ensuring compliance with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000TORzAAO&status=Active). Privacy policy: https://twitter.com/de/privacy, Opt-Out: https://twitter.com/personalization.

INSTAGRAM
Within our online offering, functions and content from the service Instagram, provided by Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA, may be embedded. This may include content such as images, videos, or texts, and buttons that allow users to express their preferences about the content, subscribe to the authors of the content, or follow our posts. If users are members of the Instagram platform, Instagram may associate the access to the above content and functions with the user profiles on Instagram. Instagram privacy policy: http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

XING
Within our online offering, functions and content from the service Xing, provided by XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany, may be embedded. This may include content such as images, videos, or texts, and buttons that allow users to express their preferences about the content, subscribe to the authors of the content, or follow our posts. If users are members of the Xing platform, Xing may associate the access to the above content and functions with the user profiles on Xing. Xing privacy policy: https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

LINKEDIN
Within our online offering, functions and content from the service LinkedIn, provided by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, may be embedded. This may include content such as images, videos, or texts, and buttons that allow users to express their preferences about the content, subscribe to the authors of the content, or follow our posts. If users are members of the LinkedIn platform, LinkedIn may associate the access to the above content and functions with the user profiles on LinkedIn. LinkedIn privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. LinkedIn is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement, ensuring compliance with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000L0UZAA0&status=Active). Privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy, Opt-Out: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out.

Notes on Data Processing in Connection with Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. If the data controller for data processing on this website is located outside the European Economic Area or Switzerland, data processing through Google Analytics is carried out by Google LLC. Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited are hereinafter referred to as "Google".

Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies," text files that are stored on the visitor's computer and allow the analysis of the use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about the use of this website by the visitor (including the anonymized IP address) is usually transmitted to a Google server and stored there.

Google Analytics is used exclusively on this website with the extension "_anonymizeIp()". This extension ensures the anonymization of the IP address by shortening it, thus excluding direct personal identification. The IP address is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and then shortened. The IP address transmitted by the browser within the framework of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google.

On behalf of the website operator, Google uses the information to evaluate the use of the website, compile reports on website activities, and provide other services related to website and internet usage. (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR). The legitimate interest in data processing lies in optimizing the website, analyzing website usage, and adapting content. Users' interests are sufficiently protected through pseudonymization.

Google LLC is certified under the Privacy Shield framework (see listing here) and ensures an adequate level of data protection. The data sent and linked with cookies, user identifiers (e.g., User-ID), or advertising IDs will be automatically deleted after 50 months. The deletion of data whose retention period has expired occurs automatically once a month.

The collection by Google Analytics can be prevented by adjusting the cookie settings for this website. The collection and storage of IP addresses and the data generated by cookies can also be objected to at any time with effect for the future. The corresponding browser plugin can be downloaded and installed via the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Visitors can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data on this website by clicking the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set, which prevents the future collection of data when visiting this website.

Further information on data usage by Google, settings, and opt-out options can be found in Google's privacy policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and in Google's ad display settings (https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated).

reCAPTCHA
To protect your inquiries via internet forms, we use the reCAPTCHA service from Google LLC (Google). The query helps to distinguish whether the input is made by a human or by automated, machine processing. The query includes the transmission of the IP address and possibly other data required by Google for the reCAPTCHA service to Google. For this purpose, your input is transmitted to Google and further processed there. However, your IP address is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other signatory states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and then shortened. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of this service. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the framework of reCAPTCHA will not be merged with other data from Google. For this data, Google's separate privacy policies apply. Further information on Google's privacy policies can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.