Privacy Policy
We would like to inform you here about the privacy policy for our website. The protection of your privacy and personal data is of importance to us. We only want to collect and process your personal data with your knowledge and consent. You will find out what information we collect and for what purposes we use it. We undertake to comply with the data protection regulations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Data Protection Act (BDSG).
This privacy policy will inform you in accordance with the data protection regulations about the data that is collected from the data subject, in particular with regard to Art. 13 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 6 GDPR and the related processing of personal data, when our website is visited.
Collection and Processing of Personal Data
Personal data is information which may be used to identify a person or describe a person's behaviour, therefore data that can be traced back to a person. This includes the name, e-mail address or telephone number, as well as data such as the IP address or visited websites.
In accordance with the principle of data minimisation, we only process personal data if this absolutely necessary for the purposes described in this privacy policy or in order to fulfil a purpose desired by you. Your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties if this is not necessary and it will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent. We use your personal data to process your order, to answer your enquiry or to provide you with access to specific information and offers.
Access Data/ Server Log Files
Data about every access is collected whenever our website is visited (so-called server log files). The access data includes:
- the name of the website or file retrieved, the date and time of retrieval
- the data volume transferred, report on successful retrieval, browser type and version
- the operating system of the user, referrer URL (the last visited website)
- the IP address and the requesting provider
We use this technical access information on the basis of Article 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) exclusively to make our website more attractive and easier to use and, if applicable, to quickly identify technical problems and faults on our website. The data is stored for a period of two weeks.
Cookies
Our website uses so-called cookies. Cookies are small text files which are placed on your computer and stored by your browser. Session cookies are stored only for the duration of the access and are deleted automatically when the browser is closed. These cookies do not contain any personal data, but identify only the browser used to access the website. They serve to make our offer more user-friendly, more effective and more secure.
Session cookies are stored only for the duration of the access and are deleted automatically when the browser is closed. These cookies do not contain any personal data, but identify only the browser used to access the website.
Other cookies allow us to store specific information relating to the user's access device (PC, smartphone or similar device) on the device for longer than a session. They serve for example to keep page settings for future visits to the website. These cookies remain on your device until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognise your browser the next time you visit.
Most browsers are set so that they accept cookies automatically. You can deactivate the storage of cookies or set your browser so that it sends you a message as soon as cookies are sent.
Newsletter
With the newsletter we inform you about us and our offers. If you would like to receive the newsletter, we need from you a valid e-mail address and information which allows us to check that you are the owner of the e-mail address stated. You also have the option of stating the form of address, the company name, first name and surname. This data will be used only for the mailing of the newsletter. It will not be disclosed to third parties. When you register for the newsletter, we store your IP address and the date of registration. This data is stored exclusively to act as proof if a third party misuses an e-mail address and registers for the newsletter without the knowledge of the authorised user. You can withdraw your consent concerning the storage of data, the e-mail address and its use for the mailing of the newsletter at any time. You can withdraw via a link in the newsletter itself or by sending a message to the contact details provided below. The lawfulness of the data-processing operations that have already taken place will not be affected by the withdrawal. The data that has been stored will be held by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted after the subscription to the newsletter has been cancelled.
The data that is input when you register for the newsletter is processed exclusively on the basis of your consent (Article (6)(1)(a) GDPR).
Registration for ILIAS Courses
You can register for ILIAS courses for a fee using a form. Data about every access is collected whenever the learning platform ILIAS is visited (so-called server log files). The data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR (processing necessary for the performance of a contract prior to entering into a contract).
The data input by you in the contact form will remain with us until you request that it is deleted, withdraw your consent to its storage or the purpose for which it is stored no longer exists (e.g. after the end or cancellation of the course). Compelling statutory regulations (Art. 6 (c) GDPR) – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.
Registration for Events
You can register for our events using a form. When you use the registration form, personal data is collected only to the extent that it is disclosed by you.
All information is disclosed voluntarily and is collected from you directly as the data subject. Your voluntarily disclosed personal data is stored for the purpose of processing your registration and any follow-up questions that arise and any contact that is required in this context. This personal data will not be disclosed to third parties.
The same will also apply if you register for one of our events by e-mail, telephone or post. Please note that further data resulting from your chosen communication channel (e-mail address or disclosed telephone number) may be collected.
The data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR (processing necessary for the performance of a contract prior to entering into a contract).
The data input by you in the contact form will remain with us until you request that it is deleted, withdraw your consent to its storage or the purpose for which it is stored no longer exists (e.g. after the end or cancellation of the event). Compelling statutory regulations (Art. 6 (c) GDPR) – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.
Integration of Services and Content of Third Parties
The content of third parties, for example videos from YouTube, RSS feeds or graphics from other websites may be integrated into this website. For this purpose, the providers of this content (“third-party providers”) always need to know the user’s IP address, because without the IP address they would not be able to send the content to the respective user's browser. The IP address is needed in order for this content to be displayed. We try to use only the content of providers who use the IP address only for the purpose of delivering the content. However, we have no influence over the storage of the IP address by third-party providers for statistical purposes. Where we are aware of this, we inform the users of this.
The processing takes place on the basis of our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR.
YouTube
We use YouTube in our website. YouTube is a subsidiary of Google LLC., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, a subsidiary of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
We use YouTube in a double-click solution to show videos. The legal basis is provided by the balancing of interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the improving of the quality of our website.
For the embedding of YouTube videos we use a so-called double-click solution, i.e. your data will only be collected by YouTube if you have given your consent to this by confirming that you want the video to be shown. This connection is necessary in order to show the respective video on our website via your internet browser. In the course of this, YouTube will collect and process at least your IP address, the date and time and the website visited by you. In addition, a connection will be established to Google’s advertising network “DoubleClick”.
If you are logged into YouTube at the same time, YouTube will assign the connection information to your YouTube account. If you would like to prevent this, you must either log out of YouTube before you visit our website or select the relevant settings in your YouTube user account.
For the purpose of functionality and for the analysis of user behaviour, YouTube will store permanent cookies via your internet browser on your device. If you do not agree with this processing, you can prevent the storage of cookies by selecting a setting in your internet browser.
Further information on the collection and use of data and your rights and protection options in this respect can be found in Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Use of Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google LLC (“Google”), Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. The information generated by the cookie on your use of this website will be transferred to and stored on Google servers in the USA. You can prevent cookies from being stored with a setting in your browser software.
The data is processed on the basis of the statutory regulations of section 96 (3) TKG and Art 6 (1)(a) GDPR (Consent). As the privacy of our users is important to us, the user data is pseudonymised by a truncation of the IP address.
Your IP address will truncated within member states of the European Union or in other states signed up to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the whole IP address be first transferred to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. The IP address transferred by your browser while using Google Analytics will not be combined with other data held by Google.
We have concluded a contract data processing agreement with the provider, under which Google will use this information in order to analyse your use of the website, compile reports on the website activities and perform further services related to the use of the website and internet for the website operator.
Further information on Google's terms of use and privacy policy can be found at www.google.com/intl/de/analytics/privacyoverview.html.
Use of Google Maps
Integrated in this website is a link to Google Maps for the purpose of showing the office locations. If you access Google Maps via the link, Google will collect and process at least your IP address and location data, the date and time and the website visited by you. The service provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, a subsidiary of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA;
The terms of use for Google Maps can be found at www.google.com/intl/de_de/help/terms_maps.html. More detailed information can be found in Google’s privacy centre and privacy policy policies.google.com/privacy.
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Links to our plan Magazine
We refer to our company magazine "plan” with links on our website. In each case this is a normal link via which refers you directly to the plan magazine page. Further information can be found in the privacy policy of our plan magazine.
Links to our Social Media Sites
We refer to our social media sites with links on our website. Unlike with social media plug-ins, data is not transferred to the respective platform operator when the website is accessed. However, we point out that your data will be collected if you click on the relevant link. The social media platform will as a general rule store cookies on your device. If you are already logged in with your social media profile, data on your user behaviour may also be stored and linked to your account. The data collected may be used by the platform for example to display advertising tailored to your user behaviour. We have added links to the privacy policies of the respective social media platforms, where you can find detailed information on the use of your data.
Facebook
Our website uses links to our site in the social network facebook.com, which is operated by Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Facebook"), a subsidiary of Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025 USA.
This is a normal link, i.e. Facebook does not learn of your visit simply by you accessing our website. However, if you click on the link, you will be redirected to Facebook. In the process, it will also be informed that you have visited our website.
Further information on the collection and use of data and your rights and protection options in this respect can be found in Facebook's privacy policy at: de-de.facebook.com/policy.php.
Instagram
Our website uses links to our site in the social network Instagram of Instagram LLC, now Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, a subsidiary of Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025 USA.
Instagram does not learn of your visit simply by you visiting our website. However, if you click on the link, you will be redirected to Instagram. In the process, it will also be informed that you have visited our website.
Further information on the collection and use of data and your rights and protection options in this respect can be found in Instagram's privacy policy at: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388.
LinkedIn
Our website uses links to our site in the social network LinkedIn. The operating company of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible for privacy-related matters outside of the USA.
LinkedIn does not learn of your visit simply by you visiting our website. However, if you click on the link, you will be redirected to LinkedIn. In the process, it will also be informed that you have visited our website.
Further information on the collection and use of data and your rights and protection options in this respect can be found in LinkedIn’s privacy policy at: www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.
Twitter
Our website uses links to our site in the social network Twitter of Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07 IRLAND, a subsidiary of Twitter Inc., 795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA.
Twitter does not learn of your visit simply by you visiting our website. However, if you click on the link, you will be redirected to Twitter. In the process, it will also be informed that you have visited our website.
Further information on the collection and use of data and your rights and protection options in this respect can be found in Twitter's privacy policy at twitter.com/privacy.
Xing
Our website uses links to our site in the social network Xing of XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.
Xing does not learn of your visit simply by you visiting our website. However, if you click on the link, you will be redirected to Xing. In the process, it will also be informed that you have visited our website.
Further information on the collection and use of data and your rights and protection options in this respect can be found in Xing's privacy policy at www.xing.com/privacy.
YouTube
Our website uses links to our site in the social network YouTube of YouTube LLC , 901 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA, represented by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
YouTube does not learn of your visit simply by you visiting our website. However, if you click on the link, you will be redirected to YouTube. In the process, it will also be informed that you have visited our website.
Further information on the collection and use of data and your rights and protection options in this respect can be found in YouTube's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Kununu
Our website uses links to our site on the assessment platform Kununu of Kununu GmbH Neutorgasse 4-8, Top 3.02 A, 1010 Vienna. The operator of the website and the controller within the meaning of data protection law is New Work SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg.
Kununu does not learn of your visit simply by you visiting our website. However, if you click on the link, you will be redirected to Kununu. In the process, it will also be informed that you have visited our website.
Further information on the collection and use of data and your rights and protection options in this respect can be found in Kununu's privacy policy at privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung.
Tumblr
Our website uses links to our site in the blogging platform Tumblr of Tumblr, Inc. Tumblr, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oath, Inc. and does not have an office in Germany. The head office of Tumblr, Inc. is located at 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA. Legal matters are to be sent to this address: legal@tumblr.com, FAO General Counsel und Jeff D'Onofrio, CEO
Tumblr does not learn of your visit simply by you visiting our website. However, if you click on the link, you will be redirected to Tumblr. In the process, it will also be informed that you have visited our website.
Further information on the collection and use of data and your rights and protection options in this respect can be found in Tumblr's privacy policy athttps://www.tumblr.com/privacy/de.
Webfonts
This website uses “fonts.com”, a font service provided by Linotype GmbH, Werner-Reimers-Straße 2-4, 61352 Bad Homburg (“fonts.com”). Whenever you access this website, files are loaded from a “fonts.com” server in order to display the texts in a certain font. In the process your IP address may be transferred to a server of “fonts.com” and stored as part of normal web logging. The processing takes place on the basis of our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR.
The responsibility for the further processing of this information lies with “fonts.com”, the relevant terms and setting options can be found in the privacy policy of “fonts.com”: https://www.monotype.com/legal/privacy-policy.
This website uses Adobe Webfonts, a font service provided by Adobe Systems Software Ireland Companies 4-6 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Republic of Ireland. Whenever you access this website, certain font files are stored and loaded on servers of Adobe and other companies that provide services for Adobe in order to display the texts in a certain font. In the process your IP address may be transferred to a server of Adobe Systems Software Ireland Companies and stored as part of normal web logging. The processing takes place on the basis of our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR.
The responsibility for the further processing of this information lies with “fonts.adobe.com”, the relevant terms and setting options can be found in the privacy policy of “fonts.adobe.com”: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/privacy-contact.html.
Google reCAPTCHA
On this website we also use the reCAPTCHA function of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland (“Google”). This function is used to identify bots, e.g. when data is input in online forms. The input behaviour of users (e.g. mouse movements or queries) is used in order to distinguish people from bots. The service comprises the mailing of the IP address and any other data required by Google for the reCAPTCHA service to Google and is performed pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in determining the individual responsibility in the internet and preventing misuse and spam. In the course of the use of Google reCAPTCHA, personal data may be transferred to the servers of Google LLC. in the USA.
Further information on Google reCAPTCHA and Google’s privacy policy can be found at: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/.
Erasure of Personal Data
We store personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary in order for the purpose for which it is stored to be achieved. If the purpose for which it is stored no longer exists or if a retention period expires, the personal data will be erased and in accordance with the statutory regulations.
Data Subject Rights
As the data subject, you have the right to information on what personal data relating to you has been stored and a right to the rectification of inaccurate data. Unless your wish collides with a statutory data retention obligation, you also have a right to the erasure or the restriction of processing of personal data. If the processing is based on consent (pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR), this consent can be withdrawn at any time without the lawfulness of the processing that has taken place based on the consent up until the withdrawal being affected by the withdrawal. In addition, you have a right to data portability.
You have the right to object at any time for reasons relating to your particular situation to the processing of personal data relating to yourself which is performed on the basis of Art. 6 (1)(e) (data processing in the public interest) or (f) (data processing on the basis of a balancing of interests) GDPR.
If you object, we will no longer process your personal data, unless we can provide proof of compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the enforcement, exercising or defence of legal rights.
In order to exercise these rights, please contact the controller or your data protection officer.
In addition, you can contact the supervisory authority directly.
For Schüßler-Plan GmbH this is the State Data Protection and Freedom of Information Officer for North-Rhine Westphalia (Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen, LDI) www.ldi.nrw.de
Legal Basis for Processing
Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR provides our company with the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific purpose.
Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations which are necessary for the implementation of measures prior to entering into the contract.
If the processing of personal data is necessary to meet a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest pursued by our company or by a third party and this interest is not overridden by the interests, fundamental rights or freedoms of the data subject, Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.
Security of Your Data
We will protect the data you have provided using suitable technical and organisational means, in order to protect it against accidental or deliberate manipulation, loss, destruction or access by unauthorised persons. Our security measures are continually checked and improved in order to ensure that they keep pace with technological developments and organisational capabilities.
