Privacy Policy

1. Privacy at a Glance

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section "Notice Regarding the Responsible Party" in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected, on the one hand, by you providing it to us. This could include, for example, data you enter into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?

Some of the data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time, free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time with future effect. Additionally, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

For this and any other questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.

Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools

Beim Besuch dieser Website kann Ihr Surf-Verhalten statistisch ausgewertet werden. Das geschieht vor allem mit sogenannten Analyseprogrammen.

Detailed information about these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. Hosting

Wir hosten die Inhalte unserer Website bei folgendem Anbieter:

All-Inkl

The provider is ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich, owned by René Münnich, Hauptstraße 68, 02742 Friedersdorf (hereinafter referred to as All-Inkl). For details, please refer to All-Inkl's privacy policy: https://all-inkl.com/datenschutzinformationen/.

The use of All-Inkl is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of our website. If explicit consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data Processing Agreement

We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for the use of the aforementioned service. This is a legally required agreement that ensures the service provider processes the personal data of our website visitors solely in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Privacy Policy

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data refers to data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this data is processed.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication via email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.

Notice Regarding the Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

Klanquelle
Neu-Viechtwang 6,
4644 Scharnstein
Österreich

Tel.: +4366475137524
E-Mail: kontakt@klangquelle.at
Website: www.klangquelle.at

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for the data processing no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods). In the latter case, the data will be deleted once these reasons no longer apply.

General Information on the Legal Bases for Data Processing on This Website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data as defined in Article 9(1) GDPR are being processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out based on Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing is additionally based on Section 25(1) TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also be based on our legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal bases applicable in each case are detailed in the following sections of this privacy policy.

Notice on Data Transfer to Non-Secure Third Countries and Transfer to U.S. Companies Not Certified Under the DPF

We use tools from companies based in third countries that are not considered secure under data protection law, as well as U.S. tools whose providers are not certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these countries. Please note that third countries not considered secure under data protection law cannot guarantee a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU.

We would like to point out that the U.S. is generally considered a secure third country with a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU. Data transfers to the U.S. are permissible if the recipient is certified under the "EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework" (DPF) or provides appropriate additional safeguards. Information on data transfers to third countries, including the data recipients, can be found in this privacy policy.

Recipients of Personal Data

As part of our business activities, we collaborate with various external parties. In some cases, this requires the transfer of personal data to these external entities. We only share personal data with external parties if it is necessary for contract fulfillment, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., transferring data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the transfer of data. When using data processors, we only transfer personal data of our customers based on a valid data processing agreement. In cases of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke your previously given consent at any time. The legality of data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the withdrawal.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Specific Cases and to Direct Advertising (Article 21 GDPR)

IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ARTICLE 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RELEVANT LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING IS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 21(1) GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH ADVERTISING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 21(2) GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or the location of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract, in a commonly used, machine-readable format, either for yourself or for a third party. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another responsible party, this will only be done if it is technically feasible.

Access, Correction, and Deletion

Under the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to request information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of data processing at any time, free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data, if applicable. For this and any other questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to exercise this right. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases:

• If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we typically need time to verify this. During the verification process, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
• If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
• If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of processing instead of deletion.
• If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. Until it has been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data – apart from being stored – may only be processed with your consent, for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

SSL or TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the website operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser's address bar changes from "http://" to "https://" and a lock icon appears in your browser's address bar.

When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

Our website uses so-called "cookies." Cookies are small data packets that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Persistent cookies remain on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.

Cookies can originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services provided by third parties within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).

Cookies serve various purposes. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or video display). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies that are required to carry out the electronic communication process, provide certain functions desired by you (e.g., the shopping cart function), or optimize the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web traffic) are stored based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of their services. If consent for the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively based on this consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG); consent can be revoked at any time.

You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and allow cookies only in specific cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain situations or in general, and enable the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

You can find information about which cookies and services are used on this website in this privacy policy.

Consent with Complianz

Our website uses the consent management technology from Complianz to obtain your consent for the storage of certain cookies on your device or the use of specific technologies and to document this in compliance with data protection regulations. The provider of this technology is Complianz B.V., Kalmarweg 14-5, 9723 JG Groningen, Netherlands (hereinafter referred to as "Complianz").

Complianz is hosted on our servers, so no connection is made to the provider's servers. Complianz stores a cookie in your browser to associate the consents you have given or their withdrawal. The data collected in this manner is stored until you request its deletion, delete the Complianz cookie yourself, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention obligations remain unaffected.

The use of Complianz is to obtain the legally required consents for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Contact Form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the information you provide, including the contact details you supply, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing your inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you enter into the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – particularly retention periods – remain unaffected.

Inquiry via Email, Telephone, or Fax

If you contact us via email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (e.g., name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries directed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you send to us as part of contact inquiries will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – particularly statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

Communication via WhatsApp

For communication with our customers and other third parties, we also use the instant messaging service WhatsApp. The provider is WhatsApp Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Communication is carried out via end-to-end encryption (peer-to-peer), which prevents WhatsApp or third parties from accessing the content of the communication. However, WhatsApp does have access to metadata generated during the communication process (e.g., sender, recipient, and timestamp). Furthermore, we would like to point out that WhatsApp, according to its own statements, shares personal data of its users with its parent company Meta, based in the USA. For more details on data processing, please refer to WhatsApp's privacy policy at: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#privacy-policy.

The use of WhatsApp is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the fastest and most effective communication possible with customers, prospects, and other business and contractual partners (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). If explicit consent has been obtained, data processing is carried out exclusively based on this consent; consent can be revoked at any time with future effect.

The communication content exchanged between you and us on WhatsApp will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – particularly retention periods – remain unaffected.

The company is certified under the "EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. For more information, please refer to the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?contact=true&id=a2zt00000011sfnAAA&status=Active

We use WhatsApp in the "WhatsApp Business" version.

The data transfer to the U.S. is based on the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/business-data-transfer-addendum.

Calendly

On our website, you have the option to schedule appointments with us. For booking appointments, we use the tool "Calendly." The provider is Calendly LLC, 271 17th St NW, 10th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30363, USA (hereinafter referred to as "Calendly").

For the purpose of scheduling an appointment, you enter the requested data and your preferred date into the designated form. The data you provide is used for planning, conducting, and, if necessary, following up on the appointment. The appointment data is stored on Calendly's servers, whose privacy policy can be viewed here: https://calendly.com/privacy.

The data you provide will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies. Mandatory legal provisions – particularly retention periods – remain unaffected.

The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in providing the simplest possible appointment scheduling process for prospects and customers. If consent has been explicitly obtained, processing is carried out solely based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

The data transfer to the U.S. is based on the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: https://calendly.com/pages/dpa.

5. Analysis Tools and Advertising

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to integrate tracking or analytics tools and other technologies into our website. The Google Tag Manager itself does not create user profiles, store cookies, or conduct independent analyses. It is used solely for the management and deployment of the tools integrated through it. However, the Google Tag Manager does collect your IP address, which may also be transmitted to Google's parent company in the United States.

The use of Google Tag Manager is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the fast and uncomplicated integration and management of various tools on their website. If explicit consent has been obtained, processing is carried out solely based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

The company is certified under the "EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. For more information, please refer to the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?contact=true&id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active

Google Analytics

This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics enables the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors. The website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, duration of stay, operating systems used, and the user's origin. This data is assigned to the respective user's device. However, it is not linked to a user ID.

Furthermore, with Google Analytics, we can track your mouse and scroll movements, as well as clicks. Additionally, Google Analytics uses various modeling techniques to supplement the collected datasets and employs machine learning technologies in data analysis.

Google Analytics uses technologies that enable the recognition of the user for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about the use of this website is typically transferred to a Google server in the U.S. and stored there.

The use of this service is based on your consent according to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

The data transfer to the U.S. is based on the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

The company is certified under the "EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. For more information, please refer to the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?contact=true&id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active

IP Anonymization

Google Analytics IP anonymization is activated. This means that your IP address is shortened by Google within the member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the U.S. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the U.S. and shortened there. On behalf of the website operator, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activities, and provide other services related to website usage and internet use to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google.

Browser Plugin

Sie können die Erfassung und Verarbeitung Ihrer Daten durch Google verhindern, indem Sie das unter dem folgenden Link verfügbare Browser-Plugin herunterladen und installieren: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

More information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google's privacy policy: [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy). https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

6. Plugins and Tools

Adobe Fonts

This website uses web fonts from Adobe for the consistent display of certain fonts. The provider is Adobe Systems Incorporated, 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110-2704, USA (Adobe).

When you visit this website, your browser loads the necessary fonts directly from Adobe to display them correctly on your device. This means your browser establishes a connection to Adobe's servers in the U.S. This allows Adobe to know that this website was accessed via your IP address. According to Adobe, no cookies are stored during the provision of the fonts.

The storage and analysis of the data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in ensuring a consistent presentation of the typography on their website. If explicit consent has been obtained, processing is carried out solely based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

The data transfer to the U.S. is based on the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/eudatatransfers.html.

For more information about Adobe Fonts, you can visit: [Adobe Fonts Privacy Information](https://fonts.adobe.com/policies) https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.html.

You can find Adobe's privacy policy at: [Adobe Privacy Policy](https://www.adobe.com/privacy.html) https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policy.html

The company is certified under the "EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. For more information, please refer to the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?contact=true&id=a2zt0000000TNo9AAG&status=Active

Google Maps

This site uses the map service Google Maps. The provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

In order to use the features of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is typically transmitted to a Google server in the U.S. and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence over this data transfer. When Google Maps is activated, Google may use Google Fonts to ensure consistent font display. When accessing Google Maps, your browser loads the necessary web fonts into its cache to display texts and fonts correctly.

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of providing an attractive presentation of our online offerings and ensuring the easy location of places we list on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If explicit consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out solely based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

The data transfer to the U.S. is based on the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/.

More information on how user data is handled can be found in Google's privacy policy: [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy). https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

The company is certified under the "EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. For more information, please refer to the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?contact=true&id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active

Google reCAPTCHA

We use "Google reCAPTCHA" (hereinafter referred to as "reCAPTCHA") on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

reCAPTCHA is used to determine whether the data entry on this website (e.g., in a contact form) is made by a human or an automated program. To do this, reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the site. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various information (e.g., IP address, the visitor's duration on the website, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.

The reCAPTCHA analysis runs entirely in the background. Website visitors are not notified that an analysis is taking place.

The storage and analysis of the data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting their web offerings from abusive automated data mining and spam. If explicit consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out solely based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

For more information about Google reCAPTCHA, please refer to Google's privacy policy and terms of use at the following links: - [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) - [Google Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms) https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de.

The company is certified under the "EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Each company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. For more information, please refer to the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant-detail?contact=true&id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active