Privacy Policy
Legal Notice
1. General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data is any information that can be used to identify you personally. Detailed information about data protection can be found in our privacy policy, which is listed further down on this page.
2. Data collection on our website
2.1 Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Your data is processed on this website by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the legal notice of this website.
2.2 How do we collect your data?
Some of your data is collected when you actively provide it to us, for example by entering information into a contact form.
Other data, however, is automatically collected by our IT systems as soon as you visit the website. This includes, in particular, technical information such as the internet browser used, the operating system, or the time of the page visit.
2.3 What do we use your data for?
Some of this data is collected to ensure the smooth operation of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your usage patterns.
2.4 What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain information free of charge at any time regarding the origin, recipients, and purpose of the personal data we store about you. You can also request the correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. For questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time at the address listed in the legal notice.
Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
In certain cases, you also have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Further information can be found in our privacy policy under the section “Right to restriction of processing”.
2.5 Analysis tools and third-party tools
When you visit our website, your usage patterns may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done through the use of cookies and so-called analytics programs. This analysis is generally anonymous, so no conclusions can be drawn about your identity.
You have the option to object to the analysis or to prevent it by deactivating certain tools. More detailed information about the tools used and your rights to object can be found in the following privacy policy.
3. General information and mandatory disclosures
3.1 Data protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy. When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done. Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating by email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.
3.2 Note on the responsible body
FDF Taxi KG
Hervicusgasse 9/1/8
1120 Vienna,
Austria
Tel.: +43 699 19083798
Email: office@viennataxitransfer.at
Company registration number: FN 621298 z
Commercial Register Court: Commercial Court of Vienna
Company headquarters: 1120 Vienna
Business purpose: Passenger transport
VAT number: ATU80705328
The responsible entity refers to the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (such as names, email addresses, etc.).
3.3 Revocation of your consent to data processing
Certain data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You have the right to revoke any consent you have already given at any time. An informal notification by email to us is sufficient for this purpose. Data processing carried out up to the point of revocation remains unaffected.
3.4 Right to object to data processing in special cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
If your personal data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to this processing at any time on grounds relating to your particular situation. This also applies to profiling based on this data. The respective legal basis for processing can be found in this privacy policy.
In the event of an objection, we will no longer process your personal data unless there are compelling legitimate grounds which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims (objection pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR).
If your personal data is used for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object to this processing at any time. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to direct marketing. After your objection, your personal data will no longer be used for advertising purposes (objection pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR).
3.5 Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority
In cases of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority. This can be done, in particular, in the Member State where they have their habitual residence, their place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. This right to lodge a complaint applies irrespective of any other administrative or judicial remedy.
A list of data protection officers and their contact details can be found at the following links:
- Germany: bfdi.bund.de
- Austria: dsb.gv.at
3.6 Right to data portability
You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically based on your consent or for the performance of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format, or to have it transmitted to a third party. If you wish to have the data transmitted directly to another controller, this will only be done if it is technically feasible.
3.7 SSL or TLS encryption
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of sensitive information – such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the operator. You can recognize a secure connection by the fact that the URL in your browser’s address bar changes from “http://” to “https://” and a padlock icon is displayed.
With SSL or TLS encryption enabled, the data you transmit is protected from access by third parties and cannot be read.
3.8 Encrypted Payment Transactions
If you enter into a paid contract, you may be required to provide us with your payment details (e.g., account number for direct debit) for payment processing.
Payment transactions using common payment methods such as Visa, MasterCard, or direct debit are processed exclusively via secure SSL/TLS encryption. You can recognize a secure connection by the fact that the address bar of your browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and a padlock icon is displayed.
Thanks to encrypted transmission, your payment data is protected from access by third parties and cannot be intercepted.
3.9 Information, blocking, deletion and correction
Under applicable law, you have the right to obtain information free of charge at any time about the personal data we have stored about you. This includes information about its origin, recipients, and the purpose of the data processing. Furthermore, you may have the right to rectification, blocking, or erasure of this data.
For questions regarding your personal data, you can contact us at any time at the address provided in the legal notice.
3.10 Right to restriction of processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time at the address provided in the legal notice. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases:
- Verification of data accuracy: If you dispute the accuracy of the personal data stored by us, you have the right to request the restriction of processing for the duration of the verification.
- Unlawful processing: If your personal data has been processed unlawfully, you can request restriction of processing instead of erasure.
- Data retention for legal claims: If we no longer need your personal data, but you still require it for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims, you can request the restriction of processing.
- Objection pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR: If you have objected to the processing, a balancing of interests must be carried out. As long as it is not clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to request a restriction of processing.
If the processing of your personal data has been restricted, it may – apart from being stored – only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims as well as for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for important public interests of the European Union or of a Member State.
3.11 Objection to advertising emails
The use of contact details published as part of the legal notice for sending unsolicited advertising or informational materials is hereby expressly prohibited. The operators of this website reserve the right to take legal action against the unsolicited sending of advertising content, especially in the form of spam emails.
4. Data collection on our website
4.1 Cookies
This website uses cookies and other technologies that are either strictly necessary or serve functional purposes to provide you with the website and its features. This is done in accordance with Section 25 Paragraph 2 Number 2 of the Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG) and Article 6 Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 1 Letter f of the GDPR.
If you consent to optional services or non-essential cookies, processing is based on Section 25 Paragraph 1 of the German Telemedia Act (TDDG) and Article 6 Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. Detailed information about the cookies and services used can be found in the consent management tool. There, you can withdraw your consent at any time, freely and without disadvantage, with effect for the future. Please note, however, that without certain cookies, our website may not function fully as intended.
You can view the cookies used in our tool and also manage or revoke your consent there. Revoking your consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out up to that point.
Cookies that are necessary for electronic communication or for desired functions (e.g., shopping cart function) are stored in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing these cookies to ensure technically flawless and optimized provision of services. Other cookies, such as those used to analyze your browsing behavior, are addressed separately in this privacy policy.
4.2 Server log files
The provider of this website automatically collects and stores certain information in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits with each access. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL (the previously visited page)
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of server request
- IP address
This data will not be merged with other data sources.
The collection of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in presenting and optimizing the website in a technically flawless manner. The storage of server log files is necessary for this purpose.
4.3 Contact form
When you send us an inquiry via the contact form, the information contained therein, as well as the contact details you enter, will be stored in order to process your inquiry and answer any follow-up questions. This data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. This data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
The data you submit via the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for which it was stored no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
4.4 Inquiry via email, telephone or fax
When you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry and all associated personal data (e.g., name and subject matter) will be stored and processed in order to handle your request. This data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
The processing of your data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your request relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. In all other cases, processing is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) and/or our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) in the efficient handling of incoming requests.
The data you submit as part of a contact request will remain stored with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose of data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Statutory retention obligations remain unaffected.
4.5 Registration on this website
On our website, you have the option to register to access additional features. The data you enter during registration will be used exclusively for the specific service or offer for which you registered. All required fields must be completed; otherwise, registration cannot be processed. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Should important changes to our offer or technical adjustments be necessary, we will use the email address provided during registration to inform you accordingly.
Your registration data is processed based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time – an informal notification by email is sufficient. Data processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected.
Your registration data will be stored as long as your account on our website is active. After registration ends, this data will be deleted unless statutory retention periods apply.
4.6 Processing of data (customer and contract data)
We collect, process, and use personal data only to the extent necessary for establishing, defining the content of, or amending a legal relationship (inventory data). This processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, which permits data processing for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract.
Personal data relating to the use of our website (usage data) will only be collected, processed and used to the extent necessary to enable you to use our service or to carry out billing.
The collected customer data will be deleted after completion of the order or termination of the business relationship, unless there are legal retention obligations to the contrary.
4.7 Data transfer upon conclusion of a contract for online shops, retailers and shipping companies
Personal data will only be shared with third parties if this is necessary for processing the contract – for example, with the company commissioned with delivery or the credit institution responsible for payment processing. Your data will not be transferred beyond this unless you have expressly consented to such transfer. Your data will not be shared for advertising purposes without your express consent.
The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, which permits the processing of personal data for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract.
4.8 Data transfer upon conclusion of contracts for services and digital content
Personal data will only be transferred to third parties if this is necessary for processing the contract – for example, to the bank responsible for processing payments. No further transfer will occur unless you have expressly consented. Your data will not be shared for advertising purposes without your explicit consent.
The processing of this data is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, which permits processing for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.
4.9 Comment function on this website
When using the comment function on this website, the following data will be stored in addition to your comment:
- Time of creation of the comment
- Your email address
- If you are not posting anonymously: Your chosen username
This data is used for tracking and managing comments.
4.10 Storage of the IP address
Our comment function stores the IP addresses of users who post comments. Since comments on our website are not reviewed before publication, this storage is necessary to take appropriate action against the author in the event of legal violations – such as insults or prohibited propaganda.
4.11 Subscribing to comments
As a registered user of our website, you have the option to subscribe to comments. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email to ensure that you are the owner of the email address provided.
You can unsubscribe from comment notifications at any time via a link in the notification emails. In this case, the data stored in connection with the comment subscription will be deleted. However, if you have provided us with this data for other purposes, such as newsletter registration, it will remain stored there.
4.12 Storage duration of comments
The comments and the associated data (e.g. IP address) are stored on our website and remain there until the associated content is completely deleted or deletion of the comments is required for legal reasons, for example in the case of offensive or unlawful content.
4.13 Legal basis
The storage of comments is based either on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) or for the performance of a contract (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR).
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. An informal notification via email to us is sufficient. Data processing carried out up to the point of withdrawal remains lawful and is not affected.
5. Plugins and Tools
5.1 Google Web Fonts
This website uses web fonts provided by Google for consistent font display. The Google Fonts are installed locally, so no connection is established to Google’s servers.
5.2 Google Maps
This website uses the Google Maps service via an API. The provider of this service is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
In order to use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary that your IP address is stored. This data is usually transferred to and stored on a Google server in the USA. The website operator has no influence on this data transfer.
The use of Google Maps is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) in order to provide an appealing presentation of our online services and to make the locations indicated on our website easy to find. Furthermore , Google services are only loaded if you have previously given your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
Further information on how Google processes user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
5.3 Adobe Fonts
Our website uses Adobe Fonts for the consistent display of certain fonts. The provider of this service is Adobe Systems Incorporated, 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110-2704, USA (Adobe).
When you visit our website, your browser loads the necessary fonts directly from Adobe to display them correctly on your device. In doing so, your browser establishes a connection to Adobe’s servers in the USA. Adobe thereby receives information that our website was accessed via your IP address. According to Adobe , no cookies are stored in this process.
Adobe is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield, an agreement between the US and the EU designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards. Further information can be found here:
https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/eudatatransfers.html
The use of Adobe Fonts serves the purpose of a consistent and appealing presentation of our website and therefore constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Furthermore , Adobe services are only actively loaded if you have previously given your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
For more information about Adobe Fonts, please visit:
https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.html
You can view Adobe’s general privacy policy here:
https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policy.html
5.4 YouTube with enhanced privacy
Our website uses plugins from the YouTube platform, which is operated by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Enhanced privacy mode
We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, this mode does not store any information about visitors to our website before they play a video. However, enhanced privacy mode does not completely prevent data from being shared with YouTube partners. Regardless of whether you watch a video, YouTube may connect to the Google DoubleClick network.
Data transfer to YouTube
As soon as you start a YouTube video on our website, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. YouTube is then informed which of our pages you have visited.
If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your browsing activity with your personal profile. To prevent this, please log out of your YouTube account before playing videos.
YouTube cookies and other processing operations
After you start a YouTube video, YouTube may store cookies on your device. These cookies allow YouTube to, among other things:
- To collect video statistics
- To improve user-friendliness
- To prevent fraud attempts
The cookies remain on your device until you delete them. Furthermore, after a video starts playing, YouTube may carry out additional data processing operations over which we have no control.
Legal basis for processing
The use of YouTube is in our legitimate interest in presenting our online content in an appealing way, which constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Furthermore, Google services are only actively loaded if you have previously given your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
If you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Article 7 of the GDPR. The processing carried out before the withdrawal remains lawful.
Further information on data protection at YouTube can be found in the YouTube privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
5.5 Vimeo
Our website uses plugins from the video portal Vimeo, which is operated by Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011, USA.
Connection to Vimeo servers
When you visit one of our pages that includes a Vimeo plugin, a connection is established to Vimeo’s servers. The Vimeo server then receives information about which of our pages you have visited. Your IP address is also transmitted to Vimeo – regardless of whether you are logged into Vimeo or even have a Vimeo account. The data collected by Vimeo is transferred to servers in the USA.
If you are logged into your Vimeo account, Vimeo can associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your Vimeo account before using our website.
Legal basis for processing
The use of Vimeo is in our legitimate interest in presenting our online content in an appealing way, and therefore constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Furthermore , Vimeo services are only actively loaded if you have previously given your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
If you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Article 7 of the GDPR. Data processing carried out before the withdrawal remains lawful.
Further information on data protection at Vimeo can be found in the Vimeo privacy policy:
https://vimeo.com/privacy
5.6 SoundCloud
Our website may contain plugins from the social network SoundCloud, operated by SoundCloud Limited, Berners House, 47-48 Berners Street, London W1T 3NF, United Kingdom. The SoundCloud plugins are identifiable by the SoundCloud logo on the relevant pages.
Connection to SoundCloud servers
When you visit our website and activate the SoundCloud plugin, a direct connection is established between your browser and the SoundCloud server. SoundCloud then receives the information that you have accessed our website with your IP address.
If you are logged into your SoundCloud user account while visiting our website and click the “Like” or “Share” button, you can link or share the content of our pages with your SoundCloud profile. This allows SoundCloud to associate your visit to our website with your user account.
Please note that as website operators, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by SoundCloud.
Legal basis for processing
The use of SoundCloud is in the interest of maximizing the visibility of our content on social networks, which constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Furthermore , SoundCloud services are only actively loaded if you have previously given your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
If you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Article 7 of the GDPR. Data processing carried out before the withdrawal remains lawful.
For more information about data protection at SoundCloud, please see the SoundCloud privacy policy:
https://soundcloud.com/pages/privacy
Note on how to avoid linking your data to your SoundCloud account
If you do not want SoundCloud to link your visit to our website with your SoundCloud user account, please log out of your SoundCloud account before using the SoundCloud plugin.
5.7 Spotify
Our website integrates features from the music service Spotify, provided by Spotify AB, Birger Jarlsgatan 61, 113 56 Stockholm, Sweden. The Spotify plugins are recognizable by the green Spotify logo on our website. An overview of the available Spotify plugins can be found here:
https://developer.spotify.com/
Connection to Spotify servers
When you visit our website and a Spotify plugin is activated, your browser establishes a direct connection to Spotify’s servers. This allows Spotify to receive information that your IP address has accessed our website.
If you are logged into your Spotify account and click the Spotify button, you can link content from our website to your Spotify profile. This allows Spotify to associate your visit to our website with your user account.
Legal basis for processing
We use Spotify to enhance the audio experience on our website. This constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Furthermore , Spotify services are only actively loaded if you have previously given your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
If you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Article 7 of the GDPR. The processing carried out before the withdrawal remains lawful.
For more information about data protection at Spotify, please see the Spotify Privacy Policy:
https://www.spotify.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/
Note on how to avoid linking your data to your Spotify account
If you do not want Spotify to link your visit to our website with your Spotify account, please log out of your Spotify user account before using the Spotify plugin.
6. Google reCAPTCHA
Using Google reCAPTCHA
Our website uses Google reCAPTCHA (hereinafter referred to as “reCAPTCHA”), a service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Purpose of reCAPTCHA
reCAPTCHA is used to verify whether data entry on our website (e.g. in a contact form) is done by a human user or an automated program (bot).
For analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various characteristics of the website visitor. This happens automatically as soon as the website is accessed. The following data, among others, is collected and transmitted to Google:
- IP address
- Time spent on the website
- Mouse movements and interactions
- Further usage characteristics for distinguishing between humans and bots
The analysis takes place entirely in the background, without the website visitor being actively notified.
Legal basis for processing
The use of Google reCAPTCHA is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web services from abusive automated data scraping and spam.
Furthermore, Google services will only be actively loaded if you have previously given your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. If you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Article 7 GDPR. Processing carried out before the withdrawal remains lawful.
Further information
Further information on data processing by Google reCAPTCHA can be found at the following links:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/v3.html
6.1 Use of EverCAPTCHA
Using EverCAPTCHA for spam prevention
To protect our contact form against unauthorized use, we use the EverCAPTCHA service. This is provided by our website developer and host:
- Internet Online Media GmbH, Hetmanekgasse 1b, 1230 Vienna
- Sub-processor of data: wwwe GmbH, Hansaallee 299, 40549 Düsseldorf
Purpose of EverCAPTCHA
EverCAPTCHA is used to ensure that entries in our contact form are made by a human and not automatically by bots (spambots).
When using the form, various security questions are asked (e.g., “Click on the X symbol”).
Data collected and stored
- A user’s failed attempts are recorded.
- The IP address is captured via a session ID, which is stored in the browser’s local storage.
- The session ID is transmitted to the server via JavaScript with every request.
- If more than 30 incorrect entries are made, the IP address will be permanently stored in a database for spam prevention purposes.
- Otherwise, the IP addresses will be automatically deleted within 7 days.
Legal basis for processing
The use of EverCAPTCHA is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web services from abusive automated use and spam.
Data security and storage
- Session IDs are stored locally in the browser.
- IP addresses are only stored in cases of excessively high error rates.
- By default, stored IP addresses are automatically deleted after 7 days.
By implementing EverCAPTCHA, we ensure the secure use of our contact form and protect ourselves from misuse by bots.
7. Social Media
7.1 Twitter / X Plugin
Integration of Twitter/X features
Our website integrates features of the Twitter/X service. The provider of this service is Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland.
By using Twitter/X, and in particular the “Retweet” function, the websites you visit are linked to your Twitter/X account and made visible to other users. Data is also transmitted to Twitter/X in this process.
Please note that as website operators, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Twitter/X.
Further information can be found in Twitter/X’s privacy policy:
https://x.com/de/privacy
Legal basis for processing
The use of the Twitter/X plugin is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in making its content as visible as possible on social networks.
Furthermore, the services of Twitter/X will only be actively loaded if you have previously given your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
Change your privacy settings on Twitter/X
You can change your privacy settings in your Twitter/X account at:
https://x.com/settings/account
Revocation of your consent
If you have given your consent to the processing of personal data, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Article 7 of the GDPR. The processing carried out before the withdrawal remains lawful.
7.2 Instagram Plugin
Integration of Instagram features
Our website integrates features of the Instagram service. The provider of this service is Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA.
If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link content from our website to your Instagram profile by clicking the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to our website with your user account.
Please note that as website operators, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Instagram.
You can find more information about this in Instagram’s privacy policy:
https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/
Legal basis for processing
The use of the Instagram plugin is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in making its content as visible as possible on social networks.
Furthermore , Instagram’s services will only be actively loaded if you have previously given your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
Revocation of your consent
If you have given your consent to the processing of personal data, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Article 7 of the GDPR. The processing carried out before the withdrawal remains lawful.
8. Analytics tools and advertising
8.1 Google Analytics
This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies.” These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA.
The storage of Google Analytics cookies and the use of this analytics tool are based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its website and its advertising. Furthermore, these services are only actively loaded if you have given your prior consent, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. If you have given your consent to the processing of personal data, you have the right to withdraw it, Article 7 GDPR, with effect for the future. The lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent until its withdrawal remains unaffected.
8.2 IP anonymization
We have activated the IP anonymization function on this website. This means that your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.
8.3 Browser plug-in
You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, please note that in this case you may not be able to fully utilize all the functions of this website. Furthermore, you can prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
8.4 Objection to data collection
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking on the following link. This will set an opt-out cookie that prevents the collection of your data on future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics.
For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please see Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.