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Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n

1. Data protection at a glance<\/h2>\n

General information<\/h3>

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our Privacy Policy, which is set out below this text. <\/p>\n

Data collection on this website<\/h3>

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?<\/h4>

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operating company. You can find their contact details in the section \u2018Information on the responsible controller\u2019 in this privacy policy. <\/p>

How do we collect your data?<\/h4>

Your data is collected, firstly, when you provide it to us. This may include, for example,data that you enter into a contact form. <\/p>

Other data is collected by our IT systems automatically or with your consent when you visit the website. This consists primarily of technical data (e.g.web browser, operating system or the time the page was accessed). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access this website. <\/p>

What do we use your data for?<\/h4>

Some of the data is collected to ensure the website functions correctly. Other data may be used to analyse your user behaviour. Where contracts can be concluded or initiated through the website, the data provided will also be processed for the purposes of contractual offers, orders or other enquiry requests. <\/p>

What rights do you have regarding your data?<\/h4>

You have the right at any time to obtain, free of charge, information regarding the source, recipients and purpose of your saved personal data. You also have the right to request the rectification or erasure of this data. If you have given your consent to the processing of your data, you may withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future. In addition, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. Furthermore, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. <\/p>

Please feel free to contact us at any time regarding this matter or any other questions you may have about data protection.<\/p>\n

Analytics tools and third-party tools<\/h3>

When you visit this website, your browsing behaviour may be analysed for statistical purposes. This is primarily done using so-called analytics programmes. <\/p>

You can find detailed information about these analytics programmes in the following privacy policy.<\/p>\n

2. Hosting und Content Delivery Networks (CDN)<\/h2>\n

We host the content of our website through the following provider:<\/p>\n

Externes Hosting<\/h3>

This website is hosted externally. The personal data collected on this website is stored on the host\u2019s servers. This may include, in particular, IP addresses, contact enquiries, metadata and communication data, contractual data, contact details, names, website visits and other data generated via a website. <\/p>

External hosting is carried out for the purpose of fulfilling our contractual obligations towards our potential and existing customers (Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR) and in the interests of ensuring the secure, fast and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR). Where consent has been sought, processing takes place exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TDDDG, insofar as the consent covers the storage of cookies or access to information on the user\u2019s device (e.g.  device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. <\/p>

Our hosting provider(s) will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfil their service obligations and will comply with our instructions regarding this data.<\/p>

We use the following hosting provider(s):<\/p>\n

Hostinger<\/p>\n

Order processing<\/h4>

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the service mentioned above. This is an agreement required under data protection law, which ensures that the service provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR. <\/p>\n

Cloudflare<\/h3>

We use the \u2018Cloudflare\u2019 service. The provider is Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (hereinafter \u2018Cloudflare\u2019).<\/p>

Cloudflare provides a globally distributed content delivery network with DNS. Technically, this means that the transfer of information between your browser and our website is routed via Cloudflare\u2019s network. This enables Cloudflare to analyse the data traffic between your browser and our website and to act as a filter between our servers and potentially malicious traffic from the internet. In doing so, Cloudflare may also use cookies or other technologies to recognise internet users; however, these are used solely for the purpose described here. <\/p>

The use of Cloudflare is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is delivered as error-free and securely as possible (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).<\/p>

Data transfers to the USA are based on the European Commission\u2019s Standard Contractual Clauses. Details and further information on security and data protection at Cloudflare can be found here: https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/privacypolicy\/.<\/a> <\/p>\n

The company is certified under the \u2018EU-US Data Privacy Framework\u2019 (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when data is processed in the US. Every company certified under the DPF undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this is available from the provider under the following link: https:\/\/www.dataprivacyframework.gov\/participant\/5666.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Order processing<\/h4>

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the service mentioned above. This is an agreement required under data protection law, which ensures that the service provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR. <\/p>\n

Google Cloud CDN<\/h3>

We use the Google Cloud CDN content delivery network. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (\u201cGoogle\u201d), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. <\/p>

Google offers a globally distributed content delivery network. Technically speaking, this means that the transfer of information between your browser and our website is routed via Google\u2019s network. This enables us to improve the global accessibility and performance of our website. <\/p>

The use of Google Cloud CDN is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is delivered as error-free and securely as possible (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).<\/p>

Data transfers to the USA are based on the European Commission\u2019s standard contractual clauses. Further details can be found here: https:\/\/cloud.google.com\/terms\/eu-model-contract-clause.<\/a> <\/p>

Additional information about Google Cloud CDN can be found here: https:\/\/cloud.google.com\/cdn\/docs\/overview?hl=de.<\/a><\/p>\n

The company is certified under the \u2018EU-US Data Privacy Framework\u2019 (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when data is processed in the US. Every company certified under the DPF undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this is available from the provider via the following link: https:\/\/www.dataprivacyframework.gov\/participant\/5780<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Order processing<\/h4>

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the service mentioned above. This is an agreement required under data protection law, which ensures that the service provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR. <\/p>\n

Amazon CloudFront CDN<\/h3>

We use the Amazon CloudFront CDN content delivery network. The provider is Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, 38 avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855, Luxembourg (hereinafter \u2018Amazon\u2019). <\/p>

Amazon CloudFront CDN is a globally distributed content delivery network. Technically speaking, the transfer of information between your browser and our website is routed via the content delivery network. This enables us to improve the global accessibility and performance of our website. <\/p>

The use of the Amazon CloudFront CDN is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is delivered as error-free and securely as possible (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).<\/p>

Data transfers to the USA are based on the European Commission\u2019s standard contractual clauses. Further details can be found here: https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/de\/blogs\/security\/aws-gdpr-data-processing-addendum\/<\/a>. <\/p>

Further information on Amazon CloudFront CDN can be found here: https:\/\/d1.awsstatic.com\/legal\/privacypolicy\/AWS_Privacy_Notice__German_Translation.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.dataprivacyframework.gov\/participant\/5776<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Order processing<\/h4>

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the service mentioned above. This is an agreement required under data protection law, which ensures that the service provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR. <\/p>\n

3. General information and mandatory information<\/h2>\n

Data Protection<\/h3>

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy. <\/p>

When you use this website, various items of personal data are collected. Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. 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. <\/p>

We would like to point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g. when communicating by email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to guarantee complete protection of data against access by third parties. <\/p>\n

Information regarding the data controller<\/h3> The data controller for this website is:ifdb GmbHKarlsplatz 380335 Munich\n\n

Telephone: 089200032168E-Mail: privacy@ifdb.io<\/p>\n

The data controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, etc.).<\/p>\n\n

Storage period<\/h3>

Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this privacy policy, we will retain your personal data until the purpose for which it is processed no longer applies. If you make a valid request for erasure or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be erased, provided we have no other legally permissible grounds for retaining your personal data (e.g. retention periods under tax or commercial law); in the latter case, erasure will take place once these grounds no longer apply. <\/p>\n

General information on the legal grounds for data processing on this website<\/h3>

Where you have consented to the processing of your data, we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, where special categories of data as defined in Article 9(1) of the GDPR are processed. In the event of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) of the GDPR. Where you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access to information on your device (e.g. via device fingerprinting), data processing is also carried out on the basis of Section 25(1) of the TDDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data, insofar as this is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. Data processing may also take place on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The relevant legal bases in each individual case are set out in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy. <\/p>\n

Recipients of personal data<\/h3>

As part of our business activities, we collaborate with various external organisations. In some cases, this requires the transfer of personal data to these external organisations. We only disclose personal data to external organisations where this is necessary for the performance of a contract, where we are legally obliged to do so (e.g. Disclosure of data to tax authorities), where we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, or where another legal basis permits the disclosure of data. When using data processors, we only disclose our customers\u2019 personal data on the basis of a valid data processing agreement. In the event of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded. <\/p>\n

Withdrawal of your consent to data processing<\/h3>

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw any consent you have already given at any time. The lawfulness of any data processing carried out prior to the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal <\/p>\n

Right to object to data collection in specific cases and to direct marketing (Article 21 of the GDPR)<\/h3>

IF DATA PROCESSING IS CARRIED OUT ON THE BASIS OF ARTICLE 6(1)( E OR F OF THE GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AT ANY TIME TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. YOU CAN FIND THE RELEVANT LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, ASSERT, EXERCISE OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ARTICLE 21 (1) OF THE GDPR). <\/p>

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT MARKETING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING, IN SO FAR AS IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF DIRECT MARKETING (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 21(2) OF THE GDPR). <\/p>\n

Right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority<\/h3>

In the event of infringements of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, their place of work or the place where the alleged infringement occurred. This right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies. <\/p>\n

Right to data portability<\/h3>

You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfilment of a contract provided to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another data controller, this will only take place to the extent that it is technically feasible. <\/p>\n

Access, rectification and erasure<\/h3>

In accordance with the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain, free of charge, information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, and, where applicable, the right to have this data rectified or erased. You may contact us at any time regarding this matter or if you have any further questions about personal data. <\/p>\n

Right to restriction of processing<\/h3>

You have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. You may contact us at any time to do so. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases: <\/p>