Privacy Policy
Preamble
With the following privacy policy we would like to inform you about the types of your personal data (hereinafter also referred to as “data”) that we process, for which purposes and to what extent in the context of providing our application.
The terms used are not gender-specific.
Last updated: 17 December 2023
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Controller
Studio Grosser
Linus Grosser
Ellernkamp 24, 33818 Leopoldshöhe
Germany
Email address: info@studiogrosser.com
Imprint: https://studiogrosser.com/imprint
Overview of Processing Operations
The following overview summarises the types of data processed and the purposes of their processing, and refers to the data subjects concerned.
Types of Data Processed
- Contact data.
- Content data.
- Usage data.
- Meta, communication and procedural data.
Categories of Data Subjects
- Communication partners.
- Users.
Purposes of Processing
- Contact requests and communication.
- Security measures.
- Reach measurement.
- Conversion measurement.
- Managing and responding to enquiries.
- Server monitoring and error detection.
- Feedback.
- Marketing.
- Provision of our online offer and user-friendliness.
- Information technology infrastructure.
Relevant Legal Bases
Relevant legal bases under the GDPR: Below you will find an overview of the legal bases of the GDPR on which we process personal data. Please note that in addition to the provisions of the GDPR, national data protection requirements in your or our country of residence or domicile may apply. Should more specific legal bases be relevant in an individual case, we will inform you of these in the privacy policy.
- Performance of a contract and pre-contractual enquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. b) GDPR) - Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract.
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR) - Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data.
National data protection regulations in Germany: In addition to the data protection regulations of the GDPR, national data protection regulations apply in Germany. These include in particular the Act on Protection against Misuse of Personal Data in Data Processing (Federal Data Protection Act – BDSG). The BDSG contains, in particular, special provisions on the right of access, the right to erasure, the right to object, the processing of special categories of personal data, processing for other purposes and transmission as well as automated decision-making in individual cases including profiling. Furthermore, the data protection laws of the individual federal states may apply.
Note on the applicability of the GDPR and the Swiss FADP: This privacy policy serves to provide information both pursuant to the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (Swiss FADP) and pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For this reason, please note that, due to the broader territorial scope and comprehensibility, the terms of the GDPR are used. In particular, instead of the terms “processing” of “personal data”, “predominant interest” and “particularly sensitive personal data” used in the Swiss FADP, the terms “processing” of “personal data” as well as “legitimate interest” and “special categories of data” used in the GDPR are used. However, the legal meaning of the terms continues to be determined in accordance with the Swiss FADP within the scope of the Swiss FADP.
Security Measures
In accordance with the legal requirements and taking into account the state of the art, the costs of implementation and the nature, scope, circumstances and purposes of processing as well as the varying likelihood and severity of the risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, we take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of protection appropriate to the risk.
These measures include, in particular, safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data by controlling physical and electronic access to the data as well as the access, input, transfer, safeguarding of availability and separation of the data concerned. Furthermore, we have set up procedures that ensure the exercise of data subject rights, the erasure of data and responses to threats to the data. In addition, we already take the protection of personal data into account during the development and selection of hardware, software and procedures in accordance with the principle of data protection by design and by default.
TLS/SSL encryption (https): To protect the data of users transmitted via our online services, we use TLS/SSL encryption. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is the standard technology for securing internet connections by encrypting the data transmitted between a website or app and a browser (or between two servers). Transport Layer Security (TLS) is an updated and more secure version of SSL. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is shown in the URL when a website is secured by an SSL/TLS certificate.
Use of Cookies
Cookies are small text files or other storage records that store information on end devices and read information from end devices. For example, to store the login status in a user account, the contents of a shopping basket in an e-shop, the content accessed or the functions used in an online offer. Cookies can also be used for various purposes, e.g. for purposes of functionality, security and comfort of online offers as well as for creating analyses of visitor flows.
Notes on consent: We use cookies in accordance with the statutory provisions. We therefore obtain prior consent from users, except where this is not required by law. In particular, consent is not necessary if the storage and reading of information, including cookies, is strictly necessary in order to provide users with a telemedia service (i.e. our online offer) that they have expressly requested. Strictly necessary cookies generally include cookies with functions that serve the display and operability of the online offer, load balancing, security, the storage of users’ preferences and choices or similar purposes connected with the provision of the main and secondary functions of the online offer requested by users. The revocable consent is clearly communicated to users and contains the information on the respective use of cookies.
Notes on legal bases under data protection law: The legal basis under data protection law on which we process users’ personal data with the help of cookies depends on whether we ask users for consent. If users consent, the legal basis for processing their data is the consent declared. Otherwise, the data processed with the help of cookies is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (e.g. in the commercial operation of our online offer and the improvement of its usability) or, if this takes place within the scope of fulfilling our contractual obligations, if the use of cookies is necessary in order to fulfil our contractual obligations. We provide information on the purposes for which we process cookies in the course of this privacy policy or as part of our consent and processing procedures.
Storage period: With regard to the storage period, the following types of cookies are distinguished:
- Temporary cookies (also: session cookies): Temporary cookies are deleted at the latest after a user has left an online offer and closed their end device (e.g. browser or mobile application).
- Permanent cookies: Permanent cookies remain stored even after the end device has been closed. For example, the login status can be saved or preferred content can be displayed directly when the user visits a website again. Likewise, the user data collected with the help of cookies can be used for reach measurement. Unless we provide users with explicit information on the type and storage period of cookies (e.g. when obtaining consent), users should assume that cookies are permanent and that the storage period can be up to two years.
General notes on withdrawal and objection (so-called “opt-out”): Users can revoke the consent they have given at any time and object to the processing in accordance with the legal requirements. Among other things, users can restrict the use of cookies in the settings of their browser (although this may also limit the functionality of our online offer). An objection to the use of cookies for online marketing purposes can also be declared via the websites https://optout.aboutads.info and https://www.youronlinechoices.com/.
- Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR).
Provision of the Online Offer and Web Hosting
We process users’ data in order to be able to provide them with our online services. For this purpose, we process the user’s IP address, which is necessary in order to transmit the content and functions of our online services to the user’s browser or end device.
- Types of data processed: Usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times); meta, communication and procedural data (e.g. IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, consent status).
- Data subjects: Users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services).
- Purposes of processing: Provision of our online offer and user-friendliness; information technology infrastructure (operation and provision of information systems and technical devices (computers, servers etc.)); security measures; reach measurement (e.g. access statistics, recognition of returning visitors); conversion measurement (measuring the effectiveness of marketing activities). Server monitoring and error detection.
- Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR).
Further notes on processing operations, procedures and services:
- Collection of access data and log files: Access to our online offer is logged in the form of so-called “server log files”. Server log files may include the address and name of the web pages and files accessed, the date and time of access, the volume of data transferred, notification of successful access, browser type and version, the user’s operating system, referrer URL (the previously visited page) and, as a rule, IP addresses and the requesting provider. Server log files can be used, on the one hand, for security purposes, e.g. to avoid server overload (in particular in the case of abusive attacks, so-called DDoS attacks) and, on the other hand, to ensure the utilisation of the servers and their stability; Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR). Erasure of data: Log file information is stored for a maximum of 30 days and then deleted or anonymised. Data whose further storage is necessary for evidentiary purposes is exempt from erasure until the respective incident has been finally clarified.
- Squarespace: Squarespace provides software as a service for building and hosting websites; Service provider: Squarespace Ireland Ltd., Le Pole House, Ship Street Great, Dublin 8, Ireland; Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR); Website: https://www.squarespace.com; Privacy policy: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy; Data processing agreement: https://www.squarespace.com/dpa. Basis for third-country transfers: EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), standard contractual clauses (https://www.squarespace.com/dpa).
When contacting us (e.g. by post, contact form, email, telephone or via social media) as well as within the scope of existing user and business relationships, the details of the enquiring persons are processed to the extent necessary to respond to the contact requests and any requested measures.
- Types of data processed: Contact data (e.g. email, telephone numbers); content data (e.g. entries in online forms); usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times); meta, communication and procedural data (e.g. IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, consent status).
- Data subjects: Communication partners.
- Purposes of processing: Contact requests and communication; managing and responding to enquiries; feedback (e.g. collecting feedback via online form). Provision of our online offer and user-friendliness.
- Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR). Performance of a contract and pre-contractual enquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. b) GDPR).
Further notes on processing operations, procedures and services:
- Contact form: If users contact us via our contact form, email or other communication channels, we process the data communicated to us in this context in order to handle the matter raised; Legal bases: Performance of a contract and pre-contractual enquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. b) GDPR), legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR).
We maintain an online presence within social networks and process user data in this context in order to communicate with the users active there or to offer information about us.
We would like to point out that user data may be processed outside the European Union in the process. This may result in risks for users because, for example, the enforcement of users’ rights could be made more difficult.
Furthermore, user data within social networks is usually processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example, usage profiles can be created on the basis of usage behaviour and the resulting interests of users. The usage profiles can in turn be used, for example, to place advertisements within and outside the networks that presumably correspond to the interests of users. For these purposes, cookies are usually stored on users’ computers, in which the usage behaviour and interests of users are stored. Furthermore, data may also be stored in the usage profiles independently of the devices used by users (in particular if users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in to them).
For a detailed description of the respective forms of processing and the options to object (opt-out), we refer to the privacy policies and information provided by the operators of the respective networks.
Also in the case of requests for information and the assertion of data subject rights, we would like to point out that these can be asserted most effectively with the providers. Only the providers have access to the users’ data and can take appropriate measures and provide information directly. Should you nevertheless require assistance, you can contact us.
- Types of data processed: Contact data (e.g. email, telephone numbers); content data (e.g. entries in online forms); usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times); meta, communication and procedural data (e.g. IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, consent status).
- Data subjects: Users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services).
- Purposes of processing: Contact requests and communication; feedback (e.g. collecting feedback via online form). Marketing.
- Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR).
Further notes on processing operations, procedures and services:
- LinkedIn: Social network; Service provider: LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland; Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR); Website: https://www.linkedin.com; Privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy; Basis for third-country transfers: EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), standard contractual clauses (https://legal.linkedin.com/dpa); Option to object (opt-out): https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out; Further information: Together with LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, we are jointly responsible for the collection (but not the further processing) of data of visitors that is used to create the page insights of our LinkedIn profiles.
This data includes information on the types of content that users view or interact with, or the actions they take, as well as information about the devices used by the users (e.g. IP addresses, operating system, browser type, language settings, cookie data) and details from the users’ profiles, such as job function, country, industry, seniority, company size and employment status. Data protection information on the processing of user data by LinkedIn can be found in LinkedIn’s privacy notices: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
We have concluded a special agreement with LinkedIn Ireland (“Page Insights Joint Controller Addendum (the ‘Addendum’)”, https://legal.linkedin.com/pages-joint-controller-addendum), which in particular governs the security measures LinkedIn must observe and in which LinkedIn has agreed to fulfil the data subject rights (i.e. users can, for example, address requests for information or erasure directly to LinkedIn). Users’ rights (in particular to information, erasure, objection and complaint to the competent supervisory authority) are not restricted by the agreements with LinkedIn. The joint responsibility is limited to the collection of the data by, and the transfer to, the Ireland Unlimited Company, a company based in the EU. The further processing of the data is the sole responsibility of the Ireland Unlimited Company, which applies in particular to the transfer of the data to the parent company LinkedIn Corporation in the USA.
Plugins and Embedded Functions and Content
We integrate functional and content elements into our online offer that are obtained from the servers of their respective providers (hereinafter referred to as “third-party providers”). These may be, for example, graphics, videos or city maps (hereinafter uniformly referred to as “content”).
Integration always requires that the third-party providers of this content process the users’ IP address, as they could not send the content to their browser without the IP address. The IP address is therefore necessary for the display of this content or these functions. We endeavour to use only content whose respective providers use the IP address solely for the delivery of the content. Third-party providers may also use so-called pixel tags (invisible graphics, also referred to as “web beacons”) for statistical or marketing purposes. The “pixel tags” can be used to evaluate information such as visitor traffic on the pages of this website. The pseudonymous information may also be stored in cookies on the user’s device and may contain, among other things, technical information about the browser and the operating system, referring websites, the time of the visit and further details on the use of our online offer, as well as being linked to such information from other sources.
- Types of data processed: Usage data (e.g. websites visited, interest in content, access times); meta, communication and procedural data (e.g. IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, consent status).
- Data subjects: Users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services).
- Purposes of processing: Provision of our online offer and user-friendliness.
- Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR).
Further notes on processing operations, procedures and services:
- Google Fonts (provided on our own server): Provision of font files for the purpose of a user-friendly display of our online offer; Service provider: The Google Fonts are hosted on our server, no data is transmitted to Google; Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR).
- Google Fonts (obtained from the Google server): Obtaining fonts (and symbols) for the purpose of a technically secure, maintenance-free and efficient use of fonts and symbols with regard to timeliness and loading times, their uniform display and consideration of possible licensing restrictions. The provider of the fonts is informed of the user’s IP address so that the fonts can be made available in the user’s browser. In addition, technical data (language settings, screen resolution, operating system, hardware used) is transmitted that is necessary for the provision of the fonts depending on the devices used and the technical environment. This data may be processed on a server of the font provider in the USA - When visiting our online offer, users’ browsers send their browser HTTP requests to the Google Fonts Web API (i.e. a software interface for retrieving the fonts). The Google Fonts Web API provides users with the Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) of Google Fonts and then with the fonts specified in the CSS. These HTTP requests include (1) the IP address used by the respective user to access the internet, (2) the requested URL on the Google server and (3) the HTTP headers, including the user agent, which describes the browser and operating system versions of the website visitors, as well as the referrer URL (i.e. the web page on which the Google font is to be displayed). IP addresses are neither logged nor stored on Google servers and they are not analysed. The Google Fonts Web API logs details of the HTTP requests (requested URL, user agent and referrer URL). Access to this data is restricted and strictly controlled. The requested URL identifies the font families for which the user wants to load fonts. This data is logged so that Google can determine how often a particular font family is requested. With the Google Fonts Web API, the user agent must adapt the font that is generated for the respective browser type. The user agent is primarily logged for debugging purposes and used to generate aggregated usage statistics, which measure the popularity of font families. These aggregated usage statistics are published on the “Analytics” page of Google Fonts. Finally, the referrer URL is logged so that the data can be used for production maintenance and an aggregated report on the top integrations based on the number of font requests can be generated. According to its own information, Google does not use any of the information collected by Google Fonts to create profiles of end users or to display targeted advertising; Service provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR); Website: https://fonts.google.com/; Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy; Basis for third-country transfers: EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). Further information: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq/privacy?hl=en.
- Font Awesome (provided on our own server): Display of fonts and symbols; Service provider: The Font Awesome icons are hosted on our server, no data is transmitted to the provider of Font Awesome; Legal bases: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sent. 1 lit. f) GDPR).
Changes and Updates to the Privacy Policy
We ask you to inform yourself regularly about the content of our privacy policy. We adapt the privacy policy as soon as changes to the data processing we carry out make this necessary. We will inform you as soon as the changes require an act of cooperation on your part (e.g. consent) or other individual notification.
Where we provide addresses and contact information of companies and organisations in this privacy policy, please note that addresses may change over time and please check the information before contacting them.
