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PRIVACY STATEMENT

We are pleased that you are visiting our website. The protection and security of your personal information when using our website is very important to us. We would therefore like to inform you at this point which of your personal data we collect when you visit our website and for what purposes it is used.

This data protection declaration applies to the website of the Pinion GmbH, which can be reached under the domain pinion.eu as well as the various subdomains (“our website”).

 

Who is responsible and how do I contact you?

 

Responsible

for the processing of personal data within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Pinion GmbH
Heerweg 19
73770 Denkendorf
DE

Data protection officer

Barth Datenschutz GmbH
Brunnengasse 3
73650 Winterbach
DE
Achim Barth
barth@barth-datenschutz.de

 

What is this about?

This data protection declaration meets the legal requirements for transparency in the processing of personal data. This is all information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes, for example, information such as your name, your age, your address, your telephone number, your date of birth, your e-mail address, your IP address or user behavior when visiting a website. Information with which we cannot (or only with disproportionate effort) relate to you personally, e.g. through anonymization, are not personal data. The processing of personal data (e.g. the collection, querying, use, storage or transmission) always requires a legal basis and a defined purpose.

Stored personal data are deleted as soon as the purpose of the Processing has been achieved and there are no legitimate reasons for further retention of the data. We will inform you about the specific storage periods and criteria for storage in the individual processing operations. Regardless of this, we store your personal data in individual cases to assert, exercise or defend legal claims and if there are statutory retention requirements.

 

Who gets my data?

We only pass on your personal data that we process on our website to third parties if this is necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes and in individual cases is covered by the legal basis (e.g. consent or protection of legitimate interests). In addition, we pass on personal data to third parties in individual cases if this serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims. Possible recipients can then e.g. Law enforcement authorities, lawyers, auditors, courts, etc.

Insofar as we use service providers for the operation of our website who, as part of order processing on our behalf, provide personal data in accordance with. Process Art. 28 GDPR, these recipients of your personal data can be. You can find more detailed information on the use of processors and web services in the overview of the individual processing operations.

 

Do you use cookies?

Cookies are small text files that we send to the browser of your device and store them as part of your visit to our website. As an alternative to using cookies, information can also be stored in the local storage of your browser. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies or local storage (technically necessary cookies). Other cookies, on the other hand, allow us to perform various analyses, so that we are able, for example, to recognize the browser you use when you visit our website again and to transmit various information to us (not necessary cookies). Cookies enable us to make our website more user-friendly and effective for you, for example by tracking your use of our website and by determining your preferred settings (e.g. country and language settings). If third parties process information via cookies, they collect the information directly through your browser. Cookies do not cause any damage to your device. You cannot run programs or contain viruses.

We inform you about the respective services for which we use cookies in the individual processing operations. Detailed information on the cookies used can be found in the cookie settings or in the Consent Manager of this website.

 

What rights do I have?

Under the conditions of the statutory provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you as a data subject have the following rights:

  • Information in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR about the data stored about you in the form of meaningful information on the details of the processing and a copy of your data;
  • Correction in accordance with Art. 16 GDPR of inaccurate or incomplete data stored by us;
  • Deletion in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR of the data stored by us, insofar as the processing is not necessary for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information, for the fulfilment of a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims;
  • Restriction of the processing in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR, insofar as the correctness of the data is disputed, the processing is unlawful, we no longer need the data and you refuse to delete it, because you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims or you have objected to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR.
  • Data portability in accordance with Art. 20 GDPR, insofar as you have provided us with personal data within the framework of consent pursuant to Art. 6 sec. 1 lit. a GDPR or on the basis of a contract pursuant to Art. 6 sec. 1 lit.b GDPR and these were processed by us by means of automated procedures. You receive your data in a structured, common and machine-readable format or we transmit the data directly to another responsible person, as far as this is technically feasible.
  • In accordance with Art. 21 GDPR, you object to the processing of your personal data, insofar as they are carried out on the basis of Art. 6 sec. 1 lit. e, f GDPR and there are reasons for doing so, which arise from your particular situation or if the objection is directed against direct marketing. The right to object does not exist if overriding, overriding reasons for processing are proven or if the processing is carried out for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims. Insofar as there is no right to object in individual processing operations, this is indicated therein.
  • Revocation in accordance with Art. 7 sec. 3 GDPR of your given consent with effect for the future.
  • Complaint under Art. 77 GDPR to a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority of your usual place of residence, your workplace or our company headquarters.

 

How will my data be processed in detail?

In the following we will inform you about the individual processing operations, the scope and purpose of the data processing, the legal basis, the obligation to provide your data and the respective storage period. An automated decision in individual cases, including profiling, does not take place.

 

Provision of the website

Type and scope of processing

When you visit and use our website, we collect the personal data that your browser automatically transmits to our server. The following information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file:

  • IP address of the requesting computer
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL the retrieved file
  • website from which access is made (referrer URL)
  • browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer, as well as the name of your access provider

[Our website is not hosted by us, but by a service provider who for the purpose of the aforementioned data on our behalf in accordance with. Art. 28 GDPR processed.]

Purpose and legal basis

The processing is carried out to safeguard our overriding legitimate interest in displaying our website and ensuring security and stability on the basis of the Art. 6 para. Lit. f GDPR. The collection of data and storage in log files is essential for the operation of the website. There is no right to object to the processing due to the exception according to Art. 21 Paragraph 1 GDPR. Insofar as the further storage of the log files is required by law, the processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c GDPR. There is no legal or contractual obligation to provide the data, but it is technically not possible to call up our website without providing the data.

Storage duration

The aforementioned data are used for the duration of the display of the website [and for technical reasons beyond that for a maximum of [7 days]].

 

Contact Form

Type and scope of processing

On our website, we offer you the option of contacting us using a form provided. The information that is collected via mandatory fields is required to process the request. In addition, you can voluntarily provide additional information that you believe is necessary to process the contact request.

When using the contact form, your personal data will not be passed on to third parties.

Purpose and legal basis

The processing of your data by using our contact form takes place for the purpose of communication and processing of your request on the basis of your consent in accordance with. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If your request relates to an existing contractual relationship with us, processing for the purpose of fulfilling the contract is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR. There is no legal or contractual obligation to provide your data, but it is not possible to process your request without providing the information in the mandatory fields. If you do not want to provide this data, please contact us by other means.

Storage period

If you use the contact form on the basis of your consent, we will save the data collected each request for a period of three years, starting with the handling of your request or until you withdraw your consent.

[If you use the contact form in the context of a contractual relationship, we will save the data collected for each request Duration of [three years] from the end of the contractual relationship.]

 

Newsletter

Type and scope of processing

If you register on our website to receive our newsletter, we collect your email address [and your name …] and save this information together with the date of Registration and your IP address. You will then receive an email in which you have to confirm your subscription to the newsletter (double opt-in). If you do not confirm your registration within [XX hours], it will automatically expire and the data will not be processed for sending the newsletter.

[We will send the newsletter directly. Your data will not be passed on to third parties or processors within the meaning of Art. 28 GDPR.]

[To send the newsletter, we use a service of the [service provider] who collects your personal data on our behalf in accordance with Process Art. 28 GDPR. Your data will not be passed on to third parties.]

Purpose and legal basis

We process your data for the purpose of sending the newsletter on the basis of your consent in accordance with. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. By unsubscribing from the newsletter, you can withdraw your consent at any time with future effect. Declare Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR. There is no legal or contractual obligation to provide your data, but it is not possible to send the newsletter without providing your data.

Storage period

Save after registering for the newsletter we will provide the dates a maximum of [XX hours] until the registration is confirmed. After successful confirmation, we will save your data until you withdraw your consent (unsubscribe from the newsletter) [and for technical reasons beyond this for a maximum of [7 days].]

 

AWS S3

Type and scope of processing

We use AWS S3 to properly provide the content of our website. AWS S3 is a Amazon Web Services, Inc. service that acts as the Content Delivery Network (CDN) on our website.

A CDN helps to deliver content from our online offering, especially files such as graphics or scripts, faster with the help of regionally or internationally distributed servers. When you access this content, you connect to Amazon Web Services, Inc. servers, , transmitting your IP address and, if applicable, browser data such as your user agent. This data will be processed exclusively for the above purposes and for the maintenance of the security and functionality of AWS S3.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of the Content Delivery Network is based on our legitimate interests, i.e. interest in a secure and efficient provision and the optimization of our online offer in accordance with Art. 6 sec. 1 lit. f. GDPR.

Storage time

The actual storage time of the processed data is not influenced by us, but is determined by Amazon Web Services, Inc.. For more information, see the privacy policy for AWS S3: https://aws.amazon.com/de/privacy/.

 

Akamai CDN

Type and scope of processing

We use Akamai CDN to properly provide the content of our website. Akamai CDN is a Akamai Technologies, Inc. service that acts as the Content Delivery Network (CDN) on our website.

A CDN helps to deliver content from our online offering, especially files such as graphics or scripts, faster with the help of regionally or internationally distributed servers. When you access this content, you connect to Akamai Technologies, Inc. servers, Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, transmitting your IP address and, if applicable, browser data such as your user agent. This data will be processed exclusively for the above purposes and for the maintenance of the security and functionality of Akamai CDN.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of the Content Delivery Network is based on our legitimate interests, i.e. interest in a secure and efficient provision and the optimization of our online offer in accordance with Art. 6 sec. 1 lit. f. GDPR.

Storage time

The actual storage time of the processed data is not influenced by us, but is determined by Akamai Technologies, Inc.. For more information, see the privacy policy for Akamai CDN: https://www.akamai.com/de/de/privacy-policies/.

 

CDNJS

Type and scope of processing

We use CDNJS to properly provide the content of our website. CDNJS is a Cloudflare, Inc. service that acts as the Content Delivery Network (CDN) on our website.

A CDN helps to deliver content from our online offering, especially files such as graphics or scripts, faster with the help of regionally or internationally distributed servers. When you access this content, you connect to Cloudflare, Inc. servers, , transmitting your IP address and, if applicable, browser data such as your user agent. This data will be processed exclusively for the above purposes and for the maintenance of the security and functionality of CDNJS.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of the Content Delivery Network is based on our legitimate interests, i.e. interest in a secure and efficient provision and the optimization of our online offer in accordance with Art. 6 sec. 1 lit. f. GDPR.

Storage time

The actual storage time of the processed data is not influenced by us, but is determined by Cloudflare, Inc.. For more information, see the privacy policy for CDNJS: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.

 

Cloudflare CDN

Type and scope of processing

We use Cloudflare CDN to properly provide the content of our website. Cloudflare CDN is a Cloudflare, Inc. service that acts as the Content Delivery Network (CDN) on our website.

A CDN helps to deliver content from our online offering, especially files such as graphics or scripts, faster with the help of regionally or internationally distributed servers. When you access this content, you connect to Cloudflare, Inc. servers, , transmitting your IP address and, if applicable, browser data such as your user agent. This data will be processed exclusively for the above purposes and for the maintenance of the security and functionality of Cloudflare CDN.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of the Content Delivery Network is based on our legitimate interests, i.e. interest in a secure and efficient provision and the optimization of our online offer in accordance with Art. 6 sec. 1 lit. f. GDPR.

Storage time

The actual storage time of the processed data is not influenced by us, but is determined by Cloudflare, Inc.. For more information, see the privacy policy for Cloudflare CDN: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.

 

Freshdesk

Type and scope of processing

We have integrated Freshdesk on our website. Freshdesk is a Freshworks Inc. service that provides marketing automation software and support products, including a help center for a customer service portal.

We use Freshdesk to display a help center on our website. There you can find answers to frequently asked questions and other comprehensive information about our services.

Furthermore, Freshdesk is used to process data entered in forms, e.B. when contacting them via contact form. The specified data can be stored in our Customer Relationship Management System (CRM System).

In this case, your data will be passed on to the operator of Freshdesk that Freshworks Inc. 2950 S.Delaware Street, Suite 201, San Mateo, CA 94403, United Staates.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of Freshdesk is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a. GDPR.

The use of the service is based on our legitimate interests, i.e. interest in optimizing our marketing measures and improving our service quality in accordance with Art. 6 sec. 1 lit. f. GDPR.

Storage time

The actual storage time of the processed data is not influenced by us, but is determined by Freshworks Inc.. For more information, see the privacy policy for Freshdesk: https://www.freshworks.com/privacy/.

 

Google Ads

Type and scope of processing

We have integrated Google Ads on our website. Google Ads is a service provided by Google Ireland Limited to target users in advertising. Google Ads uses cookies and other browser technologies to evaluate user behaviour and recognize users.

Google Ads collects information about visitor behaviour on various websites. This information is used to optimize the relevance of advertising. Furthermore, Google Ads provides targeted advertising based on behavioural profiles and geographical location. Your IP address and other identifiers such as your user agent are transmitted to the provider.

If you are registered with a Google Ireland Limited service, Google Ads can associate the visit with your account. Even if you are not registered with Google Ireland Limited or have not logged in, it is possible that the provider will find and store your IP address and other identifiers.

In this case, your data will be passed on to the operator of Google Ads that Google Ireland Limited Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Irland.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of Google Ads is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a. GDPR.

Storage time

The actual storage time of the processed data is not influenced by us, but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. For more information, see the privacy policy for Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

 

Google Analytics

Type and scope of processing

We use Google Analytics of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Irland, as an analysis service for the statistical analysis of our online offer. This includes, for example, the number of views of our online offer, visited subpages and the length of stay of visitors.

Google Analytics uses cookies and other browser technologies to evaluate user behavior and recognize users.

This information is used, among other things, to compile reports on the activity of the website.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of Google Analytics is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a. GDPR.

Storage time

The actual storage time of the processed data is not influenced by us, but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. For more information, see the privacy policy for Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

 

Google CDN

Type and scope of processing

We use Google CDN to properly provide the content of our website. Google CDN is a Google Ireland Limited service that acts as the Content Delivery Network (CDN) on our website.

A CDN helps to deliver content from our online offering, especially files such as graphics or scripts, faster with the help of regionally or internationally distributed servers. When you access this content, you connect to Google Ireland Limited servers, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Irland, transmitting your IP address and, if applicable, browser data such as your user agent. This data will be processed exclusively for the above purposes and for the maintenance of the security and functionality of Google CDN.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of the Content Delivery Network is based on our legitimate interests, i.e. interest in a secure and efficient provision and the optimization of our online offer in accordance with Art. 6 sec. 1 lit. f. GDPR.

Storage time

The actual storage time of the processed data is not influenced by us, but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. For more information, see the privacy policy for Google CDN: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

 

Google DoubleClick

Type and scope of processing

We have integrated components of DoubleClick by Google on our website. DoubleClick is a Google brand under which special online marketing solutions are mainly marketed to advertising agencies and publishers. DoubleClick by Google transfers data to the DoubleClick server with every impression, clicks or other activity.

Each of these data transfers triggers a cookie request to the user’s browser. If the browser accepts this request, DoubleClick sets a cookie in your browser.

DoubleClick uses a cookie ID, which is required to complete the technical procedure. For example, the cookie ID is required to display an ad in a browser. DoubleClick can also use the cookie ID to record which advertisements have already been displayed in a browser in order to avoid duplication. In addition, DoubleClick is able to record conversions by means of the cookie ID. Conversions are recorded, for example, if a user has previously been shown a DoubleClick ad and the user subsequently purchases it on the advertiser’s website using the same internet browser.

A DoubleClick cookie does not contain any personal data, but may contain additional campaign iDs. A campaign ID is used to identify the campaigns you have already been in contact with on other websites. As part of this service, Google becomes aware of data that Google also serves to create commission statements. Google may, among other things, understand that you have clicked on certain links on our website. In this case, your data will be passed on to the operator of DoubleClick, which Google Ireland Limited Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Irland. Further information and the applicable DoubleClick by Google privacy policy are available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Purpose and legal basis

We process your data with the help of the double-click cookie for the purpose of optimizing and displaying advertising on the basis of your consent in accordance with Art. 6 sec. 1 lit. a GDPR. You give your consent by setting the use of cookies (Cookie Banner / Consent Manager), with which you can also declare your revocation in accordance with Art. 7 sec. 3 GDPR at any time with effect for the future. The cookie is used, among other things, to display user-relevant advertisements and to create or improve reports on advertising campaigns. Furthermore, the cookie is used to avoid multiple advertisements of the same advertisement. Each time you visit one of the individual pages of our website, on which a DoubleClick component has been integrated, your browser is automatically prompted by the respective DoubleClick component to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online advertising and commission settled. There is no legal or contractual obligation to provide your data. If you do not give us your consent, a visit to our website is possible without restriction, but not all functions may be fully available.

Storage time

The actual storage time of the processed data is not influenced by us, but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. For more information, see the privacy policy for Google DoubleClick: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

 

Google Fonts

Type and scope of processing

We use Google Fonts of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Irland, as a service to provide fonts for our online offer. To obtain these fonts, connect to Google Ireland Limited servers, transmitting your IP address.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of Google Fonts is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a. GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG.

Storage period

The specific storage period of the processed data cannot be influenced by us, but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. Further information can be found in the data protection declaration for Google Fonts: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

 

Google Maps

Type and scope of processing

We use the map service Google Maps to create directions. Google Maps is a service of the Google Ireland Limited, which represents a map on our website.

When you access this content of our website, you connect to servers of the Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Irland, whereby your IP address and, if applicable, browser data such as your user agent are transmitted. These data are processed exclusively for the above purposes and to maintain the security and functionality of Google Maps.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of Google Maps is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a. GDPR.

Storage period

The specific storage period of the processed data cannot be influenced by us, but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. Further information can be found in the data protection declaration for Google Maps: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

 

Google Tag Manager

Type and scope of processing

We use the Google Tag Manager of Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Irland. Google Tag Manager is used to manage website tags from a single interface and allows us to control the exact integration of services on our website

This allows us to flexibly integrate additional services to evaluate users’ access to our website.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of Google Tag Manager is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a. GDPR.

Storage time

The actual storage time of the processed data is not influenced by us, but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. For more information, see the privacy policy for Google Tag Manager: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/tag-manager/use-policy/.

 

Google reCAPTCHA

Type and scope of processing

We have integrated components from Google reCAPTCHA on our website. Google reCAPTCHA is a service of Google Ireland Limited and allows us to distinguish whether a contact request originates from a natural person or is done automatically by means of a program. When you access this content, you connect to Google Ireland Limited servers, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Irland, transmitting your IP address and, if applicable, browser data such as your user agent. Furthermore, Google reCAPTCHA records the user’s dwell time and mouse movements to distinguish automated requests from human ones. This data will be processed exclusively for the above purposes and for the maintenance of the security and functionality of Google reCAPTCHA.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of Google reCAPTCHA is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a. GDPR.

Storage time

The actual storage time of the processed data is not influenced by us, but is determined by Google Ireland Limited. For more information, see the privacy policy for Google reCAPTCHA: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US.

 

Vimeo Video

Type and scope of processing

We have integrated Vimeo Video on our website. Vimeo Video is a component of Vimeo, LLC’s video platform, where users can upload content, share it over the Internet, and receive detailed statistics.

Vimeo Video allows us to integrate content from the platform into our website.

Vimeo Video uses cookies and other browser technologies to evaluate user behaviour, recognize users and create user profiles. This information is used, among other things, to analyze the activity of the content being listened to and to generate reports.

When you access this content, you connect to Vimeo, LLC servers, 555 W 18th St, New York, New York 10011, transmitting your IP address and, if applicable, browser data such as your user agent.

Purpose and legal basis

The use of the service is based on our legitimate interests, i.e. interest in a platform-independent provision of content in accordance with Art. 6 sec. 1 lit. f. GDPR.

Storage time

The actual storage time of the processed data is not influenced by us, but is determined by Vimeo, LLC. For more information, see the privacy policy for Vimeo Video: https://vimeo.com/privacy.