Privacy policy

As of November 2023

Table of contents

  1. Name and address of the person responsible
  2. Contact details of the data protection officer
  3. General information on data processing
  4. Data sharing and international transfer
  5. Rights of the data subject
  6. Provision of the website and creation of log files
  7. Use of cookies
  8. Newsletter
  9. E-mail contact
  10. Contact form
  11. Application by email
  12. Corporate presence
  13. Use of company presences in professional networks
  14. Hosting
  15. Integrated third-party services

I. Name and address of the data controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection regulations is

Betterspace GmbH
Oberpörlitzer Straße 2
98693 Ilmenau
Germany

49 (0) 3677 7613100
info@betterspace360.com
https://betterspace360.com

II. Contact details of the data protection officer

The data protection officer of the controller is

DataCo GmbH
Dachauer Street 65
80335 Munich
Germany

49 89 7400 45840
www.dataguard.de

III. General information on data processing

What do we mean by legal basis?

Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR) – You have given us your consent to process your personal data for the specific purpose that we have explained to you. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. For more information on how you can withdraw your consent, please refer to the subsections “Exercising your rights” in the following sections of this Privacy Policy.

Contract (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR) – We need to use your data to fulfil a contract you have with us. Alternatively, it is necessary to use your data because we have asked you to do so or you have taken certain steps yourself before entering into this contract.

Legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR) – We must use your data to comply with the law.

Vital interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. d GDPR) – The processing of your data is necessary to protect your vital interests or those of another person. For example, to protect you from serious physical harm.

Public task (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. e GDPR) – The processing of your data is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or because it is covered by a task defined by law, e.g. for a statutory function.

Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR) – The processing of your data is necessary to support a legitimate interest that we or another party have, only if your own interests do not prevail.

Please note that we may not be able to provide you with our website services if your data is processed to fulfil a contract or legal obligation and you do not provide the requested data.

IV. Data sharing and international transfer

As explained in this Privacy Policy, we use various service providers to help us provide our services and ensure the security of your data. When we use these service providers, it is necessary for us to share your personal data with them.

We have concluded agreements with all service providers to whom we pass on your data, obliging them to protect your data.

If your personal data is transferred outside the EU, we will ensure that your personal data receives an equivalent level of protection, either because the country to which your data is transferred has an “adequate” standard of data protection as defined by the European Commission, or by applying another safeguard, such as an enhanced contractual arrangement, i.e. the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) adopted by the European Commission.

For example, when we use US service providers, we rely on either the SCC or the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, depending on the provider. You can request a copy of the SCCs we have entered into with our service providers by sending an email to the email address provided in this Privacy Policy.

V. Your rights as a data subject

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:

1. the right to information (Art. 15 GDPR)

You have the right to request confirmation from us as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed. If this is the case, you have a right to information about this data and to the following information:

  • Processing purposes
  • Categories of personal data
  • Recipients or categories of recipients
  • Planned storage duration or the criteria for determining this duration
  • The existence of the rights to rectification, erasure, restriction or objection
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority
  • If applicable, origin of the data (if collected from a third party)
  • If applicable, the existence of automated decision-making including profiling with meaningful information about the logic involved, the scope and the expected effects
  • Possible transfer of personal data to a third country or international organisation

2. right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

If your personal data is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request immediate correction or completion of the personal data.

3. right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

If one of the following conditions is met, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted:

  1. You contest the accuracy of your personal data for a period enabling us to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
  2. In the event of unlawful processing, you can refuse the erasure of the personal data and instead request the restriction of the use of the personal data.
  3. We no longer need your personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need your personal data for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, or
  4. After you have lodged an objection to the processing, for the duration of the examination as to whether our legitimate reasons outweigh your reasons.

4. right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)

If one of the following reasons applies, you have the right to demand that your personal data be deleted immediately:

  • Your data are no longer necessary for the processing purposes for which they were originally collected.
  • you withdraw your consent and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
  • You object to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing or you object pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
  • Your personal data is being processed unlawfully.
  • The deletion is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the member state to which we are subject.
  • The personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Article 8 (1) GDPR.

Please note that the above reasons do not apply if the processing is necessary

  • To exercise the right to freedom of opinion and information
  • To fulfil a legal obligation or to perform a task that is in the public interest and to which we are subject
  • For reasons of public interest in the area of public health
  • For archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes
  • For the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims

5. right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to request that it be transmitted to another controller.

6. right to object to certain data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

Where your personal data are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.

7. right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.

A list of the competent supervisory authorities in Germany can be found on the website of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection at the following link: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Service/Anschriften/Laender/Laender-node.html

VI. Provision of the website and creation of log files

1. Description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.

The following data is collected:

  • Information about the browser type and version used
  • The user’s operating system
  • The user’s internet service provider
  • Date and time of access
  • Websites from which the user’s system accesses our website
  • Websites that are accessed by the user’s system via our website

This data is stored in the log files of our system. This does not affect the user’s IP addresses or other data that allow the data to be assigned to a user. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

2. Purpose of data processing

Data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. We also use the data to optimise the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not analysed for marketing purposes in this context.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible.

5. Exercise your rights

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. The user can object to this. Whether the objection is successful must be determined as part of a balancing of interests.

VII. Use of cookies

1. Description and scope of data processing

When you visit our website, we use technical aids for various functions, in particular cookies, which can be stored on your end device. When you access our website and at any time thereafter, you have the choice of whether you generally allow cookies to be set or which individual additional functions you would like to select. You can make changes in your browser settings or via our Consent Manager.

Cookies are text files or information in a database that are stored on your hard drive and assigned to the browser you are using so that certain information can flow to the organisation that sets the cookie. Below we describe the type of cookies we use:

We use technically necessary cookies that are required for the technical structure of the website. Without these cookies, our website cannot be displayed (completely correctly) or the support functions are not possible.

The following data is stored and transmitted by the technically necessary cookies:

  • Language settings

We use cookies on our website that are not technically necessary. Cookies that are not technically necessary are text files that are not only used for the functionality of the website, but also collect other data.

By setting technically unnecessary cookies, the following data is processed:

  • Date and time the website was accessed
  • Tracking of surfing behaviour
  • Linking the website visit with other social media platforms

2. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to ensure the functionality of our website. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary for the browser to be recognised even after a page change.

We require the technically necessary cookies for the following applications:

  • Transfer of language settings
  • Functionality of the website
  • Selected settings of the user of the cookie banner

Cookies that are not technically necessary are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website, its content and thus our reach and efficiency. By setting these cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimise our offer. In particular, these cookies serve the following purposes:

  • Statistics
  • Marketing purposes

3. Legal basis for data processing

The provisions of the Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) apply to the storage of information in the end user’s terminal equipment and/or access to information already stored in the end user’s terminal equipment. If the setting and reading of cookies is technically necessary, this is done to ensure the functionality of our website. In this case, cookies are stored and accessed on your terminal equipment on the basis of Section 25 (2) No. 2 TTDSG. The purpose of storing and accessing the information in your terminal equipment is to make it easier for you to use our website and to be able to offer you our services as you have requested. Some functions of our website do not work without the use of these cookies and could therefore not be offered. The cookies are generally deleted after the end of the session (e.g. logging out or closing the browser) or after the expiry of a specified period. Information on different storage periods for cookies can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.

Insofar as cookies are used that are not technically necessary, this is done on the basis of your express consent, which you can give via the cookie banner. The basis for the storage and access to information in this case is § 25 para. 1 TTDSG in conjunction with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a), Art. 7 GDPR. Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a), Art. 7 GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future or grant it again at a later date by configuring your cookie settings accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by making the appropriate settings in your browser software. Please note that the browser settings you make only apply to the browser you are using. If personal data is processed following the storage of and access to the information on your end device, the provisions of the GDPR apply. You can find information on this in the following sections of this privacy policy.

4. Exercise your rights

You can withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time and manage your consent preferences under the following link:

Cookie settings

VIII Newsletter

1. Description and scope of data processing

You can subscribe to a free newsletter on our website. When you register for the newsletter, the data from the input screen is transmitted to us.

In order to provide this service, we collect the following data from you:

  • E-mail address
  • Date and time of registration

Your consent is obtained for the processing of the data as part of the registration process and reference is made to this privacy policy.

In connection with the data processing for sending newsletters, the data is forwarded to HubSpot Inc, 2nd Floor, 25 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA. The data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter. Further information on the data processing in question can be found under “Integrated third-party services”.

2. Purpose of data processing

The purpose of collecting the user’s e-mail address is to send the newsletter.

The collection of other personal data as part of the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the e-mail address used.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data after registration for the newsletter by the user is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given consent.

4. Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. The user’s e-mail address is therefore stored for as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active.

The other personal data collected during the registration process is generally deleted after a period of seven days.

5. Exercise your rights

The subscription to the newsletter can be cancelled by the user concerned at any time. For this purpose, there is a corresponding link in every newsletter.

This also makes it possible to withdraw consent to the storage of personal data collected during the registration process.

You can also exercise your right of cancellation by sending an informal email to datenschutz@betterspace360.com.

IX E-mail contact

1. Description and scope of data processing

It is possible to contact us via the e-mail address provided on our website. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.

The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2. Purpose of data processing

In the case of contact by e-mail, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to answer your enquiry that you send by email in the best possible way.

If the e-mail contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5. Exercise your rights

If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.

All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

X Contact form

1. Description and scope of data processing

There is a contact form on our website that can be used to contact us electronically. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.

The following data is stored at the time the message is sent:

  1. E-mail address
  2. Surname
  3. First name
  4. Telephone/mobile phone number
  5. The company
  6. Industry
  7. Number of rooms
  8. Salutation
  9. Product interests
  10. Enquiry type
  11. Your message to us
  12. IP address of the calling computer
  13. Date and time
  14. Campaign ID
  15. Referrer page
  16. Lead status
  17. Page title
  18. current URL

2. Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data from the input mask of the contact form or via the e-mail address provided serves us solely to process the contact.

The other personal data processed during the sending process is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to answer your enquiry that you send to us via the contact form in the best possible way. If the e-mail contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input screen of the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5. Exercising your rights

If the user contacts us via the input mask in the contact form, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time in the following manner:

Informal email to datenschutz@betterspace360.com

All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

XI. YouTube company profile

YouTube: YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

We use our corporate presence on social networks to communicate and exchange information with (potential) customers. In particular, we use the company presence for
Presenting company information, product information, industry information, advice and tips for potential customers, experiences and opinions of our customers.

Publications on the company website may contain the following content:

  • Information about products
  • Information about services
  • Advertising

Every user is free to publish personal data through activities.

Insofar as we process your personal data in order to evaluate your online behaviour, offer you competitions or carry out lead campaigns, this is done on the basis of your express declaration of consent, Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a, Art. 7 GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of personal data for the purpose of communicating with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest here is to respond to your enquiry in the best possible way or to be able to provide the requested information. If the contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

The data generated by the company website is not stored in our own systems.

For the processing of your personal data in third countries, we have provided suitable guarantees in the form of standard data protection clauses in accordance with Art. 46 para. 2 lit. c GDPR. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us.

YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

XII. Use of company presences in professional networks

1. Scope of data processing

We use the option of company presences on professional networks. We maintain a company presence on the following professional networks

LinkedIn:
LinkedIn, Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland

XING:
XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany

On our website, we provide information and offer users the opportunity to communicate.

The company website is used for job applications, information/PR and active sourcing.

We have no information on the processing of your personal data by the companies jointly responsible for the company website. Further information can be found in the privacy policy of

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=hb_ft_priv

XING:
https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung

If you carry out an action on our company website (e.g. comments, posts, likes, etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. real name or photo of your user profile) public.

2. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of your data in connection with the use of our company website is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

3. Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of our company website is to inform users about our services. Every user is free to publish personal data through activities.

4. Duration of storage

We store your activities and personal data published via our company website until you withdraw your consent. In addition, we comply with the statutory retention periods.

5. Cancellation and removal options

You can object to the processing of your personal data that we collect as part of your use of our company website at any time and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. To do so, please send us an informal email to the email address stated in this privacy policy.

Further information on objection and removal options can be found here:

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=hb_ft_priv

XING:
https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung

XIII Hosting

The website is hosted on servers of a service provider commissioned by us.

Our service provider is:
Keyweb AG

The servers automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits when you visit the website. The information stored is

  • Browser type and browser version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Host name of the accessing computer
  • Date and time of the server enquiry
  • IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. This data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimisation of its website – the server log files must be recorded for this purpose.

The website server is geographically located in Germany.

An order processing contract has been concluded with the provider to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

XIV Provision of our podcast

1. Description and scope of data processing

We make our podcast available on our website. Here we use the podcast hosting service provider Spotify for Podcasters, a service of Spotify AB, Regeringsgatan 19 111 53 Stockholm, Sweden.

When the podcast is played, we collect the following data

  • Approximate location (federal state)
  • Platform of the playback
  • Playback devices (Windows, iPhone, Android, other)
  • Gender (logged-in Spotify users)
  • Age groups (logged-in Spotify users)
  • IP address

When you play the podcast, a direct connection can be established between your browser and the Spotify server. Spotify receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you listen to the podcast while you are logged into your Spotify account, you can link the content of this website to your Spotify profile. This allows Spotify to associate your visit to this website with your user account.

2. Purpose of the data processing

Provision and playback of our podcast.

3. Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data collected in the course of the podcast offer is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the improvement and expansion of our offer through the podcast; the secure, efficient and user-friendly provision of the podcasts and the analysis and optimisation of our podcast offer.

4. Duration of storage

The data is only stored for as long as necessary to provide the service for the provision and operation of the podcast. The personal data will be deleted or anonymised by Spotify at the latest when the provision of the podcast ends.

5. Possibility of objection and removal

You can object to the processing of your personal data, which we collect in the context of your use of our company website, at any time and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. To do so, send us an informal email to the email address stated in this privacy policy. Further information on objection and removal options can be found here: https://www.spotify.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/

XV. plugins used

We use plugins for various purposes. The plugins used are listed below:

ServiceProviderThird country transfer (country)
*(no third country transfer)
**(own hosting)
***(adequacy decision)
Purpose of the data processingLegal basis for data processingInformation on data protection and appropriate safeguards for third country transfers
Borlabs Cookie – Cookie Opt-inBorlabs – Benjamin A. BornscheinGermany*Cookie ConsentArt. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPRhttps://de.borlabs.io/datenschutz/
Google AnalyticsGoogle LLCUSA***AnalyticsArt. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPRhttps://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
HubSpotHubSpot IncUSA***AnalyticsArt. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPRhttps://legal.hubspot.com/de/privacy-policy
Spotify for PodcastersSpotify ABSwedenProvision of the podcastArt. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPRhttps://www.spotify.com/de/legal/privacy-policy/

Use of Google Analytics

1. Scope of the processing of personal data

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA and its representative in the Union Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). Google Analytics analyses, among other things, the origin of visitors, the time they spend on individual pages and the use of search engines, thereby enabling better monitoring of the success of advertising campaigns. Google places a cookie on your computer. This allows personal data to be stored and analysed, in particular the user’s activity (in particular which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system), data about the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements have been displayed and whether the user has clicked on them) and also data from advertising partners (in particular pseudonymised user IDs).

We use Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) to analyse your use of our online presence, to compile reports on your activities and to use other Google services associated with the use of our online presence and the use of the Internet.

We have requested the anonymisation of IP addresses, whereby Google shortens your IP address as soon as technically possible. However, it cannot be ruled out that your data will be transmitted to the servers of Google LLC based in the USA. On behalf of the operator of this online presence, Google will use this information to analyse your use of the online presence, to compile reports on the activities of the online presence and to provide the operator of the online presence with further services associated with the use of the online presence and the use of the Internet.

Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

2. Purpose of the data processing

We use Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) to analyse the use of our online presence and to display targeted advertising to people who have already shown an initial interest by visiting our website.

3. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of users’ personal data is generally the consent of the user in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR.

4. Duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this privacy policy or until you exercise your right of withdrawal.

5. Right of cancellation

You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supporting browser, deactivating the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/ ) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com ) in your browser.

You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the online presence (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: https: //tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de

You can use the following link to deactivate the use of your personal data by Google: https: //adssettings.google.de

Further information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google can be found at: https: //policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

6. Risk warning

Your personal data will also be transferred to the USA. There is no adequacy decision for the USA pursuant to Art. 45 (3) GDPR. We would like to point out that data transfer without an adequacy decision harbours certain risks, which we would like to inform you about below:

US intelligence services use certain online identifiers (such as the IP address or unique identification numbers) as a starting point for monitoring individuals. In particular, it cannot be ruled out that these intelligence services have already collected information about you, with the help of which the data transmitted here can be traced back to you.

Providers of electronic communications services headquartered in the USA are subject to surveillance by US intelligence agencies pursuant to 50 U.S. Code § 1881a (“FISA 702”). Accordingly, providers of electronic communications services headquartered in the USA are obliged to make personal data available to the US authorities in accordance with 50 U.S. Code § 1881a, without possibly being entitled to legal remedies. Even encryption of the data in the data centres of the electronic communications service provider may not provide adequate protection, as an electronic communications service provider has a direct obligation to grant access to or disclose imported data in its possession, custody or control. This obligation may expressly extend to the cryptographic keys without which the data cannot be read.

The fact that this is not merely a “theoretical risk” is demonstrated by the ECJ ruling of 16 July 2020 (Case C 311/18, “Schrems-II”).

We have concluded guarantees with Google in the form of standard data protection clauses in accordance with Art. 46 para. 2 lit. c GDPR. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us.

This privacy policy was created with the support of DataGuard.