1. General information about cookies

A cookie is a text file with an identification number which, when using the website, is transmitted to the user's computer together with the other data actually requested and stored there. The file is kept there for later access and is used to authenticate the user. Since cookies are just simple files and not executable programs, they pose no threat to the computer.

Depending on the Internet browser settings selected by the user, this automatically accepts cookies. However, this setting can be changed and the storage of cookies deactivated or set in such a way that the user is notified as soon as a cookie is set. If the use of cookies is deactivated, some functions of the website may not be available or only available to a limited extent. Our website can prevent the setting of cookies at any time by means of an appropriate setting of the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies.

Cookies that are already active can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. We may work with advertising partners who help us make our website more interesting. In this case, cookies from partner companies may also be stored on your hard drive when you visit our website (third-party cookies).

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2. Persistent cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close the browser. For example, these cookies can save your user preferences, such as language settings, and analyze user behavior on our website. The storage period of persistent cookies corresponds to the respective duration of the individual cookie. They are then automatically deleted.

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3. Uses

We process your data for the following purposes:

• to correspond with you
• to process contracts with you,
• for advertising purposes, such as sending a newsletter
• for quality assurance and statistics,
• to provide our service,
• for your participation in our events,
• for your participation in our surveys,
• to consider your application,
• to improve our service.

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4. Legal basis

We rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

• your consent, if you have given us such consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR),
• the initiation or execution of a contract with you (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR),
• compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c) GDPR),
• the implementation of our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR)

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5. Legitimate interests

The purpose of processing your data is to protect the following legitimate interests:

• improving our offering,
• protecting our systems from misuse,
• compiling statistics,
• marketing purposes,
• keeping our correspondence with you.

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6. Storage period

Unless expressly stated, providing your data is not required or mandatory.

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7. Storage period

We store your data

• if you have consented to the processing, at most until you withdraw your consent;
• if we need the data to execute a contract, at most as long as the contractual relationship with you exists;
• when we use the data on the basis of a legitimate interest, at most as long as your interest in deleting or anonymizing it does not prevail;
• if we have received the data as a result of your application, for a maximum period of 6 months, unless you have consented to longer storage
• If there are legal storage requirements, until the end of the retention periods.

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8. Recipients of data

When processing your data, we work with the following service providers, in particular for the contractual implementation of consulting and service services that may have access to your data:

• Tax advisors and lawyers
• Payment service provider
• when we use the data on the basis of a legitimate interest, at most as long as your interest in deleting or anonymizing it does not prevail;
• accounting and invoicing service providers,
• providers of web analysis tools,
• web hosting and web development provider,
• service provider for IT development services,
• ticket and customer support software providers,
• receivables management and collection service providers,
• CRM system service provider,
• email and newsletter providers,
• cloud services,
• service providers for online surveys,
• chat software service providers,
• social media platforms,
• external document management provider,
• Application management software provider.

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9. Transfer to third countries

Data is transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area. We only transfer personal data to third countries where the EU Commission has confirmed an adequate level of protection or if we can ensure careful handling of personal data through contractual agreements or other suitable guarantees, such as certifications or proven compliance with international security standards.

• USA (standard contractual clauses).

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10. Your rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• Tax advisors and lawyers
• to request information about the processing of your data and to receive a copy of your personal data. Among other things, you can request information about the purposes of processing, the categories of personal data that are processed, the recipients of the data (if a transfer takes place), the duration of storage or the criteria for determining the duration;
• to receive the personal data concerning you in a structured, common and machine-readable format or to transfer it to another person responsible;
• to correct your data. If your personal data is incomplete, you have the right to complete the data, taking into account the processing purposes;
• to have your data deleted or blocked;
• to have processing restricted;
• to object to the processing of your data;
• to withdraw your consent to process your data for the future
• to complain to the competent supervisory authority about illegal data processing.