Datenschutz

Privacy Policy and Legal Notice

We are very pleased about your interest in our organization. Data protection is of particularly high importance for WIRTSCHAFTSWUNDER e.V. – Aid Organization for Business Owners (hereinafter referred to as "WiWu").

In principle, the WiWu website can be used without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services offered by WiWu via the website, 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 the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations that apply to WiWu. With this privacy statement, WiWu wants to inform the public about the type, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this privacy statement informs data subjects of the rights to which they are entitled.

As the controller, WiWu has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible for personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions can, in principle, have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.

1. Definitions

The WiWu privacy statement is based on the terms used by the European legislator when adopting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy statement should be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terms used in advance.

We use the following terms in this privacy statement, among others:

a) Personal data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter "data subject"). An identifiable natural person is one who 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) Data subject

Data subject means any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

c) Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, 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 means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its future processing.

e) Profiling

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

f) Pseudonymization

Pseudonymization means 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 such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures which ensure that the personal data cannot be attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller

Controller means 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) Processor

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

i) Recipient

Recipient means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to which personal data is disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public 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.

j) Third party

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

k) Consent

Consent means 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 of a data protection nature is:

Wirtschaftswunder e.V.

Westenhellweg 132

44137 Dortmund Germany

Phone: +49 157 515 429 53

Email: info@wirtschaftswunderhilfswerk.de

Web: wirtschaftswunderhilfswerk.de

3. Collection of general data and information

The WiWu website collects a series of general data and information every time the website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in the server log files. The following may be collected:

(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-pages accessed on our website via an accessing system,

(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 used to prevent danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, WiWu does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to

(1) deliver the contents of our website correctly,

(2) optimize the contents 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 prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. This anonymously collected data and information is therefore evaluated by WiWu both statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our organization, in order to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

4. Registration on our website

The data subject has the option of registering on the controller's website by providing personal data. Which personal data is transmitted to the controller is determined by the respective input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller and for its own purposes. The controller may arrange for the data to be passed on to one or more processors, for example a personnel service provider or a parcel service provider, who will also use the personal data exclusively for internal use attributable to the controller.

By registering on the controller's website, the IP address assigned by the data subject's internet service provider (ISP), the date, and the time of registration are also stored. This data is stored because this is the only way to prevent misuse of our services and, if necessary, to enable the investigation of crimes committed. In this respect, the storage of this data is necessary to protect the controller. As a rule, this data is not passed on to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or the transfer serves criminal prosecution.

The registration of the data subject, with the voluntary provision of personal data, enables the controller to offer the data subject content or services that, by their nature, can only be offered to registered users. Registered persons are free to change the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have it completely deleted from the controller's database.

Upon request, the controller will inform any data subject at any time about which personal data about the data subject is stored. Furthermore, the controller corrects or deletes personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, insofar as there are no legal retention obligations to the contrary. All employees of the controller are available to the data subject as contact persons in this context.

5. Subscription to our newsletter

On the WiWu website, users are given the opportunity to subscribe to the WiWu newsletter. Which personal data is transmitted to the controller when ordering the newsletter is determined by the input mask used for this purpose.

WiWu informs interested parties at regular intervals about WiWu offers by means of a newsletter. As a rule, the WiWu newsletter can only be received by the data subject if (1) the data subject has a valid email address and (2) the data subject registers for the newsletter. For legal reasons, a confirmation email is sent to the email address entered by a data subject for the first time for the newsletter, using the double-opt-in procedure. This confirmation email serves to verify whether the owner of the email address, as the data subject, has authorized receipt of the newsletter.

When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the internet service provider (ISP) of the computer system used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of this data is necessary in order to be able to trace the (possible) misuse of a data subject's email address at a later point in time and therefore serves the legal protection of the controller.

The personal data collected when registering for the newsletter is used exclusively to send our newsletter. Furthermore, subscribers to the newsletter may be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a related registration, as may be the case in the event of changes to the newsletter offer or changes in technical circumstances. The personal data collected as part of the newsletter service is not passed on to third parties. The data subject can cancel the subscription to our newsletter at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data that the data subject has given us for the newsletter can be revoked at any time. For the purpose of revoking consent, a corresponding link can be found in every newsletter. It is also possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the controller's website or to inform the controller of this in another way.

6. Newsletter tracking

The WiWu newsletters contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in emails sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, WiWu can see whether and when an email was opened by a data subject and which links in the email were accessed by the data subject.

Such personal data collected via the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters is stored and evaluated by the controller in order to optimize the newsletter dispatch and to adapt the content of future newsletters even better to the interests of the data subject. This personal data is not passed on to third parties. Data subjects are entitled at any time to revoke the separate declaration of consent given via the double-opt-in procedure. After revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the controller. WiWu automatically interprets an unsubscription from the newsletter as a revocation.

7. Registration for a webinar

On the WiWu website, users are given the opportunity to register for one or more webinars. Which personal data is transmitted to the controller when registering for a webinar is determined by the input mask used for this purpose.

Participation in a WiWu webinar is generally only possible if (1) the data subject has a valid email address, (2) the data subject has read, understood, and agreed to this privacy statement, and (3) the data subject registers for participation in the webinar. For legal reasons, a confirmation email is sent to the email address entered by a data subject for the first time for webinar participation, using the double-opt-in procedure. This confirmation email serves to verify whether the owner of the email address, as the data subject, has authorized participation in the webinar.

When registering for a webinar, we also store the IP address assigned by the internet service provider (ISP) of the computer system used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration and participation. The collection of this data is necessary in order to be able to trace the (possible) misuse of a data subject's email address at a later point in time and therefore serves the legal protection of the controller.

The email address is the only mandatory field when registering for a webinar. All other information is provided by the data subject on a voluntary basis. The personal data collected when registering for a webinar is stored for the purposes of processing or contacting the data subject. This personal data is not passed on to third parties. The consent to the storage of personal data that the data subject has given us for webinar registration can be revoked at any time.

8. Contact options via the website

Due to legal requirements, the WiWu website contains information enabling quick electronic contact with WiWu and direct communication with us, which also includes a general address for so-called electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted voluntarily by a data subject to the controller is stored for the purposes of processing or contacting the data subject. This personal data is not passed on to third parties.

9. Comment function in the blog on the website

WiWu offers users the opportunity to leave individual comments on individual blog posts on a blog located on the controller's website. A blog is a portal maintained on a website, usually publicly viewable, 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, in addition to the comments left by the data subject, information on the time of the comment entry and the user name (pseudonym) chosen by the data subject is also stored and published. 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 case the data subject violates the rights of third parties or posts illegal content in a comment. The storage of this personal data is therefore in the controller's own interest, so that the controller could exculpate itself in the event of a legal violation. This collected personal data is not passed on to third parties unless such a transfer is required by law or serves the controller's legal defense.

10. Routine deletion and blocking of personal data

The controller processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or where provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.

If the purpose of storage no longer applies or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data is routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.

11. Rights of the data subject

a) Right to confirmation

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, they can contact an employee of the controller at any time.

b) Right of access

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain free information from the controller at any time about the personal data stored about them and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:

the purposes of processing
the categories of personal data processed
the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data has been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations
where 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 the 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 lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
if the personal data is not collected from the data subject: all available information about the origin of the data
the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, in accordance with Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and — at least in these cases — meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject
Furthermore, the data subject has the right to obtain information as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they can contact an employee of the controller at any time.

c) Right to rectification

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to demand the immediate correction of incorrect personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right, taking into account the purposes of the processing, to request the completion of incomplete personal data — including by means of a supplementary declaration.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact an employee of the controller at any time.

d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to demand that the controller delete the personal data concerning them without delay, if one of the following reasons applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:

The personal data was collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which it is no longer necessary.
The data subject revokes the consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 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 deletion of the personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
The personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8(1) GDPR.

If one of the above reasons applies and a data subject wishes to arrange for the deletion of personal data stored at WiWu, they can contact an employee of the controller at any time. The WiWu employee will arrange for the deletion request to be complied with immediately.

If the personal data was made public by WiWu and WiWu, as the controller, is obliged to delete the personal data pursuant to Art. 17(1) GDPR, WiWu shall take appropriate measures, including technical ones, taking into account the available technology and implementation costs, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or of copies or replications of this personal data, insofar as the processing is not necessary. The WiWu employee will arrange for the necessary steps in individual cases.

e) Right to restriction of processing

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to demand that the controller restrict processing if one of the following conditions is met:

The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
The processing is unlawful, and the data subject opposes the deletion of the personal data and instead requests the restriction of its use.
The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject needs it to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.
The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, and it is not yet clear whether the controller's legitimate grounds outweigh those of the data subject.

If one of the above conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored at WiWu, they can contact an employee of the controller at any time. The WiWu employee will arrange for the restriction of processing.

f) Right to data portability

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning them, which was provided by the data subject to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, and the processing is carried out using automated procedures, unless the processing is 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, when exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, insofar as this is technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of other persons.

To assert the right to data portability, the data subject can contact a WiWu employee at any time.

g) Right to object

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them which is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

In the event of an objection, WiWu will no longer process the personal data 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 assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.

If WiWu 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 the purposes of such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to WiWu processing data for direct marketing purposes, WiWu will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object to the processing of personal data concerning them which is carried out at WiWu for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89(1) GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

To exercise the right to object, the data subject can contact any WiWu employee directly. The data subject is also free, in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.

h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing — including profiling — which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, unless the decision (1) is necessary for entering into or performing a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which contains suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is made with the data subject's explicit consent.

If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into or performing a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is made with the data subject's explicit consent, WiWu shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their own point of view, and to contest the decision.

If the data subject wishes to assert rights with regard to automated decisions, they can contact an employee of the controller at any time.

i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data 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 can contact an employee of the controller at any time.

12. Data protection for applications and in the application process

Applicants can apply to WiWu for an employment contract (with WiWu or a third party), a market niche/specialty, or a freelance contract. All information provided as part of an application (e.g. in the CV, in phone calls, conversations, tests, emails) is voluntary and not mandatory. The data subject consents to the controller processing the voluntarily provided personal data in a CRM system for the purpose of handling the application process. The contents of phone calls and conversations, as well as tests and emails, are also logged and processed there. Processing takes place electronically.

Why are the points mentioned above logged, processed, and stored? WiWu takes great care to fill an advertised position or market niche/specialty with a person who is neither underchallenged nor overwhelmed by it and who can identify with the presented values. A clear picture often only emerges after several conversations. In order to then be able to make a decision that is, to the best of human judgment, right for the data subject, the information processed in the CRM system is discussed again with employed or freelance WiWu specialists, who are bound by confidentiality.

After a possible rejection, WiWu may contact the data subject again at a later point in time if a new job offer or another market niche might fit. As long as WiWu sees a realistic chance here, the data remains stored in the CRM system. Likewise, the information remains stored in the CRM system if an employee/partner contract has been concluded.

The data subject can at any time request information about which of their personal data has been collected and processed. They can also request the deletion of all or part of the personal data at any time. This will then be done immediately, provided that no other legitimate interests of the controller stand in the way of deletion. A legitimate interest in this sense is, for example, an obligation to provide evidence in proceedings under the German General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

Of course, all rights listed under 9) and 10) also apply to the data subject here. If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they can contact the controller at any time.

13. Data protection provisions on the use of Google Analytics (with anonymization function)

The controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on this website. Google Analytics is a web analysis service. Web analysis is the collection, gathering, and evaluation of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. Among other things, a web analysis service collects data about the website from which a data subject came to a website (so-called referrers), which sub-pages of the website were accessed, or how often and for how long a sub-page was viewed. Web analysis is mainly used to optimize a website and for the cost-benefit analysis of internet advertising.

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

The controller uses the addition "_gat._anonymizeIp" for web analysis via Google Analytics. By means of this addition, the IP address of the data subject's internet connection is shortened and anonymized by Google when our websites are accessed from a member state of the European Union or from another state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor flows 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 showing the activities on our websites, and to provide other services related to the use of our website.

Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. By setting the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the controller and on which a Google Analytics component has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system 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 gains knowledge of personal data, such as the data subject's IP address, which serves Google, among other things, to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently to enable commission settlements.

By means of the cookie, personal information, such as the access time, the location from which access was made, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject, is stored. Each time our website is visited, 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 pass on this personal data collected via the technical procedure to third parties.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as described above, at any time by means of an appropriate setting in the internet browser used, and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. In addition, 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 and related to the use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by Google. To do this, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data and information about visits to websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. Google regards the installation of the browser add-on as an objection. If the data subject's information technology system is later deleted, formatted, or reinstalled, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their sphere of control, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.

Further information and Google's applicable privacy provisions can be retrieved online. Google Analytics is explained in more detail at the corresponding link.

14. Data protection provisions on the use of YouTube

The controller has integrated YouTube components on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to post video clips free of charge and other users to view, rate, and comment on them, also free of charge. YouTube permits the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete films and TV broadcasts, as well as music videos, trailers, or videos made by users themselves, can be accessed via the internet portal.

The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. As part of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google gain knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is logged in to YouTube at the same time, YouTube recognizes which specific sub-page of our website the data subject is visiting when a sub-page containing a YouTube video is accessed. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the data subject's respective YouTube account.

YouTube and Google always receive information via the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website if the data subject is logged in to YouTube at the same time as accessing our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If the data subject does not want this information to be transmitted to YouTube and Google, they can prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website.

YouTube's published privacy provisions provide information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.

15. Legal basis of processing

Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR serves WiWu 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 performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, as is the case, for example, with processing operations necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries about our products or services. If WiWu is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, for example to fulfill tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may become necessary 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 WiWu's premises and their name, age, health insurance data, or other vital information had to be passed on to a doctor, a hospital, or other third parties. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6(1)(d) GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Processing operations that are not covered by any of the above legal bases are based on this legal basis if the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our organization or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not prevail. Such processing operations are permitted to us in particular because they were specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this respect, the legislator 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).

16. Legitimate interests in processing pursued by the controller or a third party

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

17. Duration for which the personal data is stored

The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After the period expires, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer required for the fulfillment or initiation of a contract.

18. Legal or contractual requirements for the provision of personal data

Necessity for the conclusion of a contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of non-provision

We inform you that the provision of personal data is in part required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or may also result from contractual provisions (e.g. information about the contractual partner). Sometimes, in order to conclude a contract, it may be necessary 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 organization 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 providing personal data, 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 of not providing the personal data would be.

This privacy statement was created by WiWu on the basis of the GDPR model privacy statement of the German Society for Data Protection (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz), in cooperation with the media law firm WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE | Rechtsanwälte.

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