Our privacy policy
We appreciate you visiting our websites and we thank you for your interest in our company. Protection of personal data is a very important issue for us. Therefore, the processing of personal data of a data subject, for instance of names, postal or e-mail addresses and phone numbers, is carried out in accordance with the applicable European and national legislation.
If data processing is necessary, but there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally request a consent from the data subject.
In the following chapters, our company SICON Hospitality GmbH (hereinafter called “our company”, “we”, “us” etc.) would like to inform the general public about nature, extent and purpose of the data processed. In this data protection statement the persons concerned shall furthermore be informed of the rights granted to them.
Right of revocation against any consent you may have given for data processing
If the data processing is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR, i.e. your express consent, you have the right to revoke this given consent at any time (pursuant to Art. 7 Para. 3 S. 1 GDPR). The respective legal basis on which processing is based can be found in this data protection statement.
The lawfulness of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation (pursuant to Art. 7 Para. 3 S. 2 GDPR).
Right to object to the collection of data in special cases; right to object to direct advertising
IN THE EVENT THAT DATA ARE PROCESSED ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6 PARA. 1 LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AT ANY TIME OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA BASED ON GROUNDS ARISING FROM YOUR UNIQUE SITUATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO ANY PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. TO DETERMINE THE LEGAL BASIS, ON WHICH ANY PROCESSING OF DATA IS BASED, PLEASE CONSULT THIS DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION. IF YOU LOG AN OBJECTION, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE ARE IN A POSITION TO PRESENT COMPELLING PROTECTION WORTHY GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA, THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR IF THE PURPOSE OF THE PROCESSING IS THE CLAIMING, EXERCISING OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL ENTITLEMENTS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21 PARA. 1 GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT ADVERTISING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUCH ADVERTISING AT ANY TIME. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS AFFILIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21 PARA. 2 GDPR).
Definitions
The data protection statement of our company is based on the terms, which the European legislative and regulatory authority uses in the EU General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter called “GDPR”). Our data protection statement aims to be easy to read and to understand by general public as well as by our customers or business partners. To guarantee this we shall first explain the terms used.
We use in this data protections statement and on our internet homepage, inter alia, following terminology:
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ('data subject'). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
Data subject means any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the party responsible for the processing.
Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
Restriction of processing means the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.
Pseudonymisation means the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Controller means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.
Processor means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
Recipient means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.
Third party means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.
Consent of the data subject means any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
Rights of the data subject
As the party affected by the processing of your data, you may claim certain rights under the GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations. Under the GDPR, you are entitled to claim the following specific rights as the data subject:
Right of access by the data subject
You have the right to request information on the data we hold about you from us at any time. This information includes, but is not limited to, the categories of data we process, the purposes for which it is processed, the source of the data if not collected directly from you, and, if applicable, the recipients with whom we have shared your data. You can obtain a copy of your data from us free of charge. If you require additional copies, we reserve the right to charge you for these copies.
Right to rectification
You have the right to request that we rectify inaccurate data relating to you. We will take appropriate steps to keep the data we store and process on an ongoing basis accurate, complete and current, based on the most up-to-date information available.
Right to erasure
You have the right to request that we erase your data, as long as the legal requirements for this are satisfied. This may be the case under Art. 17 GDPR if:
· the data is no longer required for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed;
· you withdraw the consent on which data processing is based, and there is no other legal basis for processing;
· you lodge an objection to the processing of your data and there are no legitimate reasons for processing, or you object to data processing for direct marketing purposes;
· the data was processed unlawfully,
· and provided that processing is not required
· to ensure compliance with a legal obligation that requires us to process your data especially with regard to statutory retention periods;
· to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
Right to restriction of processing
You have the right to request that we restrict processing of your data if:
· you dispute the accuracy of the data – in which case processing may be restricted during the time it takes to verify the accuracy of the data;
· processing is unlawful, and you reject erasure of your data, requesting that its usage be restricted instead;
· we no longer need your data, but you need it to establish, exercise or defend your rights;
· you have lodged an objection to its processing, as long as it is not certain that our legitimate reasons outweigh yours.
Right to data portability
You have the right to request that we transfer your data – if technically possible – to another controller. However, you may only enforce this right if data processing is based on your consent or is necessary for the performance of a contract. Rather than receiving a copy of your data, you may also ask us to submit the data directly to another controller specified by you.
Right to object
You have the right to object to the processing of your data at any time for reasons that arise from your particular situation, as long as data processing is based on your consent, on our legitimate interests or those of a third party. In this case, we will cease to process your data. This does not apply if we can show that there are compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, or if we need your data for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
Right to revoke the declaration of consent
You have the right to withdraw your given consent at any time.
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union or other provisions of a data protection nature. A list of the state data protection officers and their contact details can be found at the following link:
https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Service/Anschriften/anschriften_table.html (in German)
The data protection supervisory authority responsible for us is:
The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 22
20459 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 42854-4040
Email: mailbox@datenschutz.hamburg.de
Legal basis for the processing of personal data
Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing of personal data, the Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR serves as legal basis.
In the processing of personal data required to fulfil a contract of which the data subject is a party, the Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual measures.
Insofar as processing of personal data is required to fulfil a legal obligation to which we are subject, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c GDPR serves as legal basis.
If processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or of a third party, and if the interest, fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms of the data subject do not prevail over the first mentioned interest, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as legal basis for data processing.
Routine deletion and blocking of personal data
The controller processes (in this connection also: stores) the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of the storage or,
if the processing is required by the European legislative and regulatory authorities, or laid down in another law or regulation to which the controller is liable.
If the purpose of the storage ceases to apply, or if a storage period prescribed by the European directives and regulations or by any other relevant legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.
Cooperation with processors and third parties
If we disclose data to other people and companies (processors or third parties) as part of our processing, transmit them to them or otherwise grant them access to the data, this will only be done on the basis of legal permission (e.g. if the data is transmitted to third parties, as to payment service providers, in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR for the fulfillment of the contract), you have consented, a legal obligation provides for this or on the basis of our legitimate interests (e.g. when using agents, web hosts, etc.).
If we commission third parties to process data on the basis of a so-called "order processing contract", this is done on the basis of Art. 28 GDPR.
Data protection for job applications and in the application process
The Controller processes applicants’ personal data for the purpose of managing the application process.
Processing is carried out in particular for the following purposes:
· Receipt, review and assessment of your application
· Communication with you (e.g. scheduling appointments, follow-up questions, sending/receiving documents)
· Conducting interviews and making selection decisions
· Preparing an employment relationship (initiation of a contract)
· Where applicable: asserting/defending legal claims (e.g. documentation obligations, in particular in connection with the German General Equal Treatment Act (AGG))
· Optional: inclusion in an applicant pool for future vacancies (only if you give us your consent)
Categories of personal data:
Depending on the type and scope of your application, we process in particular the following data:
· Master data: surname, first name, where applicable form of address
· Contact data: address, email address, telephone number
· Application data: cover letter, CV, references, qualification certificates, references (if provided by you), salary expectations, earliest possible start date, preferred area/working hours
· Communication data: content of messages/phone calls/emails, interview notes, appointment arrangements
Important note:
Please only provide us with data that are necessary for the application process. If you voluntarily provide information relating to special categories of personal data (Art. 9 GDPR; e.g. health data, religious affiliation), we will process such data only insofar as this is permitted and necessary in the individual case or you have expressly consented.
Legal bases for processing:
Depending on the circumstances, processing is carried out on the following legal bases:
· § 26 Para. 1 BDSG (data processing for purposes of the employment relationship, in particular for deciding on the establishment of an employment relationship) in conjunction with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR (pre-contractual measures)
· Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c GDPR, insofar as we are subject to legal obligations (e.g. documentation obligations)
· Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests) (in particular: efficient conduct of the application process, internal organisation/communication, IT security, as well as asserting/defending legal claims (in particular in the context of the AGG))
· Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent) (e.g. for extended retention (applicant pool) or for processing special information where required)
· Where special categories of personal data are concerned: Art. 9 Para. 2 GDPR (in particular lit. b and/or lit. a) in conjunction with § 26 Para. 3 BDSG, where applicable
Recipients / categories of recipients:
Within our company, only those persons have access to your data who require them for the decision-making and implementation of the application process (e.g. HR managers, management, the responsible department).
External recipients may include:
· IT/system service providers, hosting and communication service providers (e.g. email), insofar as we use them as processors pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR
· Legal advisers, courts, authorities or other bodies, insofar as this is necessary for the assertion/defence of legal claims or where a legal obligation exists
Transfers to third countries:
We generally process your application data within the European Union / the European Economic Area. Where, in individual cases, service providers in third countries are used, this is done only in compliance with the requirements of Art. 44 et seq. GDPR (e.g. EU standard contractual clauses, adequacy decision).
Retention period / deletion:
We store your personal data only for as long as this is necessary for the purposes stated above.
If your application is successful, relevant application documents will be transferred to the personnel file and stored in accordance with statutory retention periods.
Longer retention (e.g. applicant pool) will take place only with your consent; in that case until withdrawal or until expiry of the agreed period (maximum one year).
If the Controller does not conclude an employment contract with the applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted six months after notification of the rejection decision, unless other legitimate interests of the Controller prevent deletion. Such other legitimate interests in this sense include, for example, an obligation to provide evidence in proceedings under the German General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
Security of personal data
Our company shall take numerous technical and organizational measures in order to protect your personal data against accidental or illegal destruction, alteration, loss, unlawful disclosure or unauthorized access.
Nevertheless, for instance internet-based data transfer can principally bear gaps in the security, and therefore absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, any data subject is free to communicate personal data to us in an alternative way, for instance by telephone.
Website Encryption
This site TLS-encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as the requests you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from "http: //" to "https: //" and by the lock symbol in the browser line.
If encryption is activated, the data that you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Collection of general data and information
Our website collects a number of general data and information each time the website is accessed by data subject or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in the log files of the server. Following data can be collected:
• browser types and versions used
• operating system used by the accessing computer
• website from which an accessing system gets to our website (so called referrers)
• sub-websites, which are accessed via an accessing system on our website
• date and time of access to our website
• web protocol address (IP address)
• Internet service provider of the accessing system
• other similar data and information, which is used to protect our information technology systems against possible attacks
When using this general data and information, our company does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. In fact, this information is needed in order:
• to deliver the contents of our website correctly
• to optimize the content of our website as well as possibly the advertising for it
• to ensure long-term functionality of our information technology systems and of the technology on our website
• to provide law enforcement authorities with necessary information related to criminal prosecution in case of a cyberattack
This collected data and information is therefore evaluated by our company on the one hand statistically, and on the other hand to increase data protection and data security in our company, and last but not least to ensure the best possible level of protection for the personal data processed by us. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by the data subject.
This data is not amalgamated with other data sources.
This data is recorded 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 optimization of his website - the server log files must be recorded for this.
Information about the hoster
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Germany GmbH, Krausenstr. 38, 10117 Berlin, Germany.
The Amazon Web Services servers used to store the data are located in the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany in Frankfurt/Main and are subject to the data protection laws of the national and European legislators. Amazon Web Services also handles your data in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.
The Amazon Web Services privacy policy can be accessed at the following link: https://aws.amazon.com/de/privacy/
Request by E-Mail, Phone or Fax
If you contact us by e-mail, phone or fax, your request, including all personal data resulting from it (name, request), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We will not pass on this data without your consent.
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, if your request is related to the fulfilment of a contract or is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this was queried.
The data you send to us via contact requests will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g. after your request has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions - especially legal storage periods - remain unaffected.
Data transmission via web form
Data subject has an option to register on the website of the controller stating his or her personal data. During the registration process the respective entry windows indicate, which personal data are transmitted to the controller. The personal data entries made by the data subject are exclusively intended for internal use of the controller, this data is collected and stored for the purposes of own use.
The controller can transmit the data to one or to several processor(s), which also makes only internal use of the personal data and acts under the responsibility of the controller.
By registration on the website of the controller the following data is also stored: data subject’s IP address, which the internet service provider has assigned, the date and the exact time at the moment of the registration. These data are stored against the background of being the only way to prevent misuse of our services. If necessary, these data can enable clearing up offences or copyright infringements committed. Insofar it is necessary to store this data as to protect the controller. In general, these data are not transmitted to a third party, unless there is a legal obligation to a transmission, or the data transmission serves legal pursuit of rights or criminal prosecution.
When the data subject registers himself or herself on the website and voluntarily supplies personal data, it enables the controller to offer to him or her content and services, which can by the very nature of the issues only be offered to registered users.
This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, if your request is related to the fulfilment of a contract or is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this was queried.
The data you send to us via contact requests will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g. after your request has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions - especially legal storage periods - remain unaffected.
Booking system D-EDGE Booking Engine for “das Freytag”
We use the D-EDGE Booking Engine provided by D-EDGE SAS, 14–16 boulevard Poissonnière, 75009 Paris, France (hereinafter referred to as ‘D-EDGE’) for online room reservations. By clicking on the corresponding booking button, a browser window or booking interface opens through which you can make your reservation.
If you wish to book a room with us, it is necessary for the conclusion of the contract that you provide your personal data required for processing your booking. Mandatory fields required for the performance of the contract are marked separately; further information is voluntary. The data is entered into an input form, transmitted to us and processed and stored for the purpose of handling the reservation.
In the course of processing the booking, data may also be transmitted to the respective payment service providers involved. Data will only be transferred to other third parties if this is necessary for the performance of the contract, for billing purposes or for the collection of payment, or if you have expressly consented. Only the data required in each case will be transmitted. Possible recipients include, in particular, payment service providers, credit institutions or debt collection agencies, insofar as this is necessary for payment processing or the enforcement of claims.
The legal basis for processing mandatory data is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR for the performance of the accommodation contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. With regard to voluntary data, processing is carried out on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement with D-EDGE in accordance with Art. 28 Para. 3 GDPR. In this agreement, we oblige D-EDGE to protect our customers' data and not to pass it on to third parties.
The mandatory data collected is required to fulfil the contract with the user (for the provision of accommodation services and confirmation of the contractual content). We therefore use the data to respond to your enquiries, process your booking, if necessary assess creditworthiness or pursue claims, and for the technical administration of our website. Voluntary information is used to optimise our services and, where applicable, to prevent misuse.
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. Due to commercial and tax law requirements, we are obliged to retain address, payment and booking data for a period of ten years after completion of the contract. After six years, processing is restricted, i.e. the data will only be processed to comply with legal obligations. If there is an ongoing contractual relationship between us and the user, we will store the data for the entire duration of the contract and for a period of ten years thereafter. Voluntarily provided data will be deleted six years after completion of the contract, unless a further contract is concluded during this period; in this case, the data will be deleted six years after completion of the last contract.
If the data is required for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, early deletion is only possible insofar as no contractual or statutory obligations prevent deletion. With regard to voluntary data, you may withdraw your consent at any time; in this case, the data will be deleted without undue delay.
Further information about data protection at D-EDGE can be found at https://www.d-edge.com/privacy-policy/
OnePageBooking booking system for "HUB APARTMENTS", "sylc.", "Apartment040" & "Hood House"
If you would like to book a room with us, it is necessary for the conclusion of the contract that you provide your personal data, which we need to process your booking. Mandatory information required for the execution of the contracts is marked separately, further information is voluntary. The data is entered in an input mask and transmitted to us and saved.
Data is also passed on to the relevant payment service providers. The data will only be passed on to third parties if the transfer is necessary for the purpose of contract execution or for billing purposes or for collecting the fee or if you have given your express consent. In this regard, we only pass on the data required in each case. The data recipients are: the respective delivery / shipping company (transfer of name and address), collection agencies, insofar as the payment has to be collected (transfer of name, address, order details), payment institutions for the purpose of collecting claims, insofar as you have chosen direct debit as the method of payment and payment service providers - depending on the choice of payment method.
The legal basis is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Regarding the voluntary data, the legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. There is a Data Protection Agreement between us and HotelNetSolutions GmbH.
The compulsory information collected is required to fulfill the contract with the user (for the purpose of providing the goods or service and confirming the content of the contract). We therefore use the data to answer your inquiries, to process your booking, if necessary, to check the creditworthiness or recovery of a claim and for the purpose of technical administration of the website. The voluntary information is provided to prevent abuse and, if necessary, to investigate crimes.
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. Due to commercial and tax regulations, we are obliged to store your address, payment and order data for a period of 10 years after the contract has been carried out. However, after 6 years, we restrict processing, i.e. H. Your data will only be used to comply with legal obligations. If there is a permanent obligation between us and the user, we save the data for the entire term of the contract and for a period of ten years thereafter (see above). With regard to the voluntarily provided data, we will delete the data 6 years after the contract has been executed, provided that no further contract is concluded with the user during this time; In this case, the data will be deleted 6 years after the last contract has been carried out.
If the data is necessary to fulfill a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures, the data can only be deleted prematurely unless there are contractual or legal obligations to prevent deletion. Otherwise, you are free to have the personal data provided during registration completely deleted from the data base of the person responsible. Regarding the voluntary data, you can revoke your consent to the person responsible at any time. In this case, the voluntary data will be deleted immediately.
Information on data protection at HotelNetSolutions GmbH can be found here: https://hotelnetsolutions.de/Datenschutz/ (in German)
Sending Newsletters
If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require an email address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the specified email address and that you agree to receive the newsletter. No further data is collected or is collected only on a voluntary basis. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and for the purposes of statistical analysis of newsletter campaigns.
When you open a sent email, a file contained in the email (a so-called "web beacon") connects to our servers. This allows us to determine whether a newsletter message has been opened and how many links have been clicked. The results of these analyses can be used to better tailor future newsletters to the interests of the recipients.
If you do not wish to have your data analyzed, you must unsubscribe from the newsletter. We provide a link for this in every newsletter message.
Data processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke this consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.
The data you provide us with for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted from our servers after you unsubscribe. Data stored by us for other purposes remains unaffected.
Links to other websites
Our websites contain links to other websites (so called external links).
Our company is as a supplier responsible for the contents of our own as required by the European and national legislation in force. Our own contents are to be distinguished from links to contents provided by other suppliers. We have no influence over whether or not operators of other websites comply with the European and national data protection regulations in force. Please learn more about the data protection statements on the websites of the respective suppliers.
Cookies
We use cookies in order to further improve our internet presentation for you, make it more user-friendly and to tailor it as well as possible to meet your needs. Cookies are small text data files, which a webserver sends to your internet browser when you visit a website. The cookies are stored locally on your terminal (personal computer, notebook, tablet, smartphone etc.).
Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain so called cookie ID, which is a unique identifier of the cookie. Cookie ID consists of a string of characters through which websites and servers can trace back the actual web browser, on which the cookie is stored. This allows the visited web pages and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other web browsers that contain other cookies. A specific web browser can be recognized and identified by the unique cookie ID. The purpose of this information is to automatically recognize you and to facilitate your navigation, when you visit the website again with the same device.
You can also consent or reject cookies - also for web tracking - via the settings of your web browser. You can configure your web browser so that it blocks cookies generally, or you will be warned in advance when a new cookie is about to be stored. In this case, however, the functionality of the website may be impaired (for example when placing orders). Your browser also offers a function to delete cookies (for instance by choosing “Clear browsing data”. This is possible in all common web browsers. Further information can be found in the user manual or in the settings of your browser.
First-party cookies: First-party cookies are permanent cookies that are stored on the computer and only lose their validity when the expiry date assigned to them has expired. The word "party" refers to the domain from which the cookie originated. In contrast to third-party cookies, first-party cookies usually come from the website operator itself. They are therefore not accessible to browsers across domains. For example, website A assigns a cookie A, which is not recognized by website B, but can only be recognized by website A. This means that data cannot be passed on to third parties.
Third-party cookies: With a third-party cookie, the cookie is set and recorded by a third party. These cookies are mostly used by advertisers who use their cookies on other websites to collect information about website visitors using the cookies. These are data records that are stored in the user's web browser when he visits a page with the advertisement. If he visits a page with advertising from the same provider again, he will be recognized.
Other distinguishing characteristics:
Transient cookies: Transient cookies are automatically deleted when you close the browser. These include session cookies in particular. These store a so-called session ID, with which various requests from your browser can be assigned to the joint session. This allows your computer to be recognised when you return to our website. The session cookies are deleted when you log out or close the browser.
Persistent cookies: Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a specified period, which may vary depending on the cookie. You can delete the cookies at any time in the security settings of your browser.
Cookiebot
We use the service Cookiebot provided by Cybot A/S, Havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark (hereinafter referred to as 'Cookiebot').
Cookiebot allows us to inform you transparently about the use of cookies on our website, to obtain your consent and to document it in a manner compliant with data protection law. When you first visit our website, Cookiebot displays an overview of the cookies used, grouped by function. You can then choose which types of cookies you wish to allow.
When you save your selection, the following data are transmitted to Cybot:
· your anonymised IP address (the last three digits are set to 0)
· the date and time of your consent
· our website URL
· technical browser information
· an encrypted, anonymous key
· the consent status for each cookie category
These data are stored in order to be able to demonstrate compliance with legal consent requirements.
Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c GDPR to fulfil legal obligations (proof of consent) and on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR in a lawful and user-friendly cookie management process.
The cookie set by Cookiebot (CookieConsent) is technically necessary in order to store the user’s consent status and is therefore based on § 25 Para. 2 No. 2 TDDDG.
Cookiebot processes and stores data within the European Union as a rule. In individual cases, technical transfers outside the EEA may occur (e.g. through sub-processors used for content delivery).
You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by clicking on the cookie icon on our website and changing your selection.
Further information on data processing by Cookiebot can be found in Cybot’s Privacy Policy at https://www.cookiebot.com/en/privacy-policy/
Google Tag Manager
We use the service Google Tag Manager on our website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as 'Google').
Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to integrate and manage so-called tags (tracking or analytics codes) on our website through a single interface. The tool itself does not process any personal data of users. It merely enables the triggering of other tags that may, in turn, collect data. Google Tag Manager does not access this data.
The use of Google Tag Manager is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR in a technically simple and efficient integration of analysis and marketing tools. Where consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and, where applicable, § 25 Para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as access to information on the user’s device is involved. Consent may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.
The storage and processing of the collected data may also take place in the United States, a third country for which there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission.
However, Google bases the transfer of data to the United States on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework adopted by the European Commission.
Further information on data processing by Google can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
Google Analytics 4
If you have given your consent, this website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. The controller for users in the EU/EEA and Switzerland is Google Ireland Limited, Google Building Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland ("Google").
Nature and purpose of the processing
Google Analytics 4 uses cookies that enable an analysis of your use of our websites. The information collected by means of the cookies about your use of this website is generally transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.
Google Analytics 4 has IP anonymisation enabled by default. Due to IP anonymisation, your IP address will be shortened by Google within Member States of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transferred to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. According to Google, the IP address transferred by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.
During your website visit, your user behaviour is recorded in the form of "events". Events can be:
- Page views
- First visit to the website
- Start of session
- Web pages visited
- Your "click path", interaction with the website
- Scrolls (whenever a user scrolls to the bottom of the page (90%))
- Clicks on external links
- Internal search queries
- Interaction with videos
- File downloads
- Seen Ads / clicked Ads
Also recorded:
- Your approximate location (region)
- Date and time of your visit
- Your IP address (in shortened form)
- Technical information about your browser and the end devices you use (e.g. language setting, screen resolution)
- your internet service provider
- the referrer URL (via which website/advertising medium you came to this website)
Purposes of the data processing
On behalf of the operator Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website and to compile reports on website activity. The reports provided by Google Analytics 4 serve to analyse the performance of our website.
Recipients
Recipients of the data are/may be:
- Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (as processor under Art. 28 GDPR).
- Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
- Alphabet Inc, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Third country transfer
For the USA, the European Commission adopted a news adequacy decision on 10 July 2023. Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Privacy Framework. Since Google servers are distributed worldwide and a transfer to third countries (for example to Singapore) cannot be completely ruled out, we have also concluded the EU standard contractual clauses with the provider to establish an appropriate level of data protection in those countries.
Retention period
The data sent by us and linked to cookies are automatically deleted after 2 months. The maximum lifespan of Google Analytics cookies is 2 years. The deletion of data whose retention period has been reached occurs automatically once a month.
Legal basis
The legal basis for this data processing is your consent pursuant to Art.6 Para.1 lit.a GDPR and § 25 Para. 1 TDDDG.
Withdrawal
You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by accessing the cookie settings and changing your selection there. The lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until revocation remains unaffected.
You can also prevent the storage of cookies from the outset by setting your browser software accordingly. However, if you configure your browser to reject all cookies, this may result in a restriction of functionalities on this and other websites. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google, and the processing of this data by Google, by:
- not giving your consent to the setting of the cookie or
- downloading and installing the browser add-on to deactivate Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
For more information on Google Analytics' terms of use and Google's privacy policy, please visit https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/ and at https://policies.google.com/?hl=en
Meta Pixel
This website uses the Meta Pixel for conversion measurement and to optimise advertising activities. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as 'Meta').
With the help of the Meta Pixel, the behaviour of website visitors can be tracked after they have been redirected to our website by clicking on a Meta advert (e.g. on Facebook or Instagram). This allows us to evaluate the effectiveness of adverts, create audiences (e.g. 'Custom Audiences') and optimise future advertising measures. In this context, usage and interaction data (e.g. page views, content accessed, click paths, time of access), technical information (e.g. IP address, device and browser information) and event data ('events') are processed.
We use the Advanced Matching function within the Meta Pixel. In doing so, additional hashed customer data (e.g. email address or phone number) may be transmitted to Meta in order to improve conversion attribution and create more precise audiences.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 Para. 1 TDDDG. Your consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Insofar as personal data is collected on our website and transmitted to Meta by means of the Meta Pixel, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited are joint controllers for this processing (Art. 26 GDPR). Joint controllership is limited solely to the collection of the data and its transmission to Meta. Any processing carried out by Meta after transmission is not part of the joint controllership and is carried out under Meta’s own responsibility. Meta provides terms for joint controllership for this purpose.
The data collected may also be stored and processed in the USA, i.e. a third country for which no adequacy decision of the European Commission exists. However, Meta relies on the European Commission’s EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework for the transfer of data to the USA.
Further information about data protection at Meta can be found in Meta’s privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
You can also manage settings for interest-based advertising with Meta in your advertising preferences (login required) at https://accountscenter.facebook.com/ad_preferences/
Snowplow Analytics
We use Snowplow Analytics on our website. The provider is Snowplow Analytics Limited, WeWork, 8 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YJ, United Kingdom (hereinafter referred to as ‘Snowplow’).
Snowplow is an event tracking and analytics platform that enables us to record and analyse user interactions on our website in the form of individual events (e.g. page views, clicks, form interactions or technical events). In this context, usage data (e.g. pages accessed, referrer URL, interactions, timestamps), technical information (e.g. IP address, device and browser information) and, where applicable, other event-related data may be processed. The processing serves the purpose of analysing the use of our website, optimising our content and processes, and improving our services.
The data collected may also be stored and processed in third countries if Snowplow or its sub-processors use server locations outside the European Union. In such cases, the transfer is carried out on the basis of appropriate safeguards within the meaning of Art. 44 et seq. GDPR (e.g. standard contractual clauses).
Where access to information on your end device or the setting/reading of cookies is required, the use of Snowplow is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 Para. 1 TDDDG. Otherwise, processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR in ensuring a needs-based design, statistical evaluation and optimisation of our website.
We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement with Snowplow in accordance with Art. 28 Para. 3 GDPR. In this agreement, we oblige Snowplow to protect our customers' data and not to pass it on to third parties.
Further information about data protection at Snowplow can be found at https://snowplow.io/privacy-policy/
HubSpot
We use services provided by HubSpot Ireland Limited, 2nd Floor, 30 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as ‘HubSpot’) on our website. HubSpot is an integrated marketing, analytics and CRM platform. In this context, services and technical domains such as hs-analytics.net, hs-banner.com, hs-scripts.com or hscollectedforms.net may be integrated.
HubSpot is used to analyse user behaviour, manage consents (e.g. via a cookie banner), provide forms and optimise our marketing and communication activities. In particular, usage data (e.g. pages accessed, interactions, dwell time), technical information (e.g. IP address, device and browser information), form content as well as consent and preference data may be processed.
The data collected may also be stored and processed in the USA, i.e. a third country for which no adequacy decision of the European Commission exists.
However, HubSpot relies on the European Commission’s EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework for the transfer of data to the USA.
Where access to information on your end device or the setting/reading of cookies is required, the use of these services is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 Para. 1 TDDDG. Where personal data is processed in the context of forms or for handling specific enquiries, processing is also carried out pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR for the initiation and performance of a contract or on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR in ensuring efficient marketing and communication processes.
We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement with HubSpot in accordance with Art. 28 Para. 3 GDPR. In this agreement, we oblige HubSpot to protect our customers' data and not to pass it on to third parties.
Further information about data protection at HubSpot can be found at https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
multiscreensite.com
Our website was created using the website builder provided by Duda Inc., 577 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA (hereinafter referred to as ‘Duda’). As part of the technical provision of our website, content such as scripts, images, fonts or layout data is loaded via domains such as multiscreensite.com, which are used by Duda to ensure fast, secure and cross-device delivery of website content.
When content is accessed via multiscreensite.com, Duda and/or hosting service providers engaged by Duda (e.g. cloud infrastructure providers) may process data such as the IP address, browser and device information, date and time of access, and the referrer URL. The processing of this data is technically necessary to ensure the stability, security and functionality of our website.
The data collected may also be stored and processed in the USA, i.e. a third country for which no adequacy decision of the European Commission exists.
However, Duda relies on the European Commission’s EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework for the transfer of data to the USA.
The integration of the aforementioned content is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR on the basis of our legitimate interest in ensuring a secure, efficient and optimised provision of our website as well as a consistent display across different end devices.
Further information about data protection at Duda can be found at https://www.duda.co/legal/privacy
Font Awesome
To improve the visual presentation of information on our website, we use web fonts provided by Fonticons, Inc., 307 S. Main Street, Suite 202, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA (hereinafter referred to as ‘Font Awesome’).
These fonts are downloaded from Font Awesome's servers and temporarily stored in your browser's cache to ensure consistent rendering. During this process, the following data is processed:
· IP address of the accessing device
· Browser and operating system information
· URL of the requested page
· Date and time of access
According to the provider, no cookies or tracking technologies are used when loading fonts via their CDN.
The storage and processing of the data collected takes place in the USA, i.e. a third country for which there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission.
However, Fonticons, Inc. bases the data transfer to the USA on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework of the European Commission.
The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, namely in ensuring consistent and optimised rendering of content across various devices.
For more information about data protection at Font Awesome, please refer to https://fontawesome.com/privacy
Additional support can be found at https://fontawesome.com/help
Mapbox
Our website uses map services from Mapbox Inc, 740 15th Street NW, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005, USA (hereinafter referred to as ‘Mapbox’).
Mapbox provides interactive maps and location services that are integrated into our website via APIs and SDKs.
When map content is accessed via Mapbox, the following data may be processed
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Location data (if authorised by the user)
- Usage data of the integrated map functions
The data collected is stored and processed in the USA, i.e. a third country for which there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission.
However, Mapbox bases the data transfer to the USA on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework of the European Commission.
The processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the user-friendly presentation of geographical information, the improvement of the user experience through interactive map functions and the optimisation of our website in terms of functionality and performance.
Details on data processing by Mapbox can be found in Mapbox's privacy policy at https://www.mapbox.com/legal/privacy
YouTube
This website embeds videos from the YouTube service. The operator of the service is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
We use YouTube in extended data protection mode. According to YouTube, this mode means that YouTube does not store any information about visitors to this website before they watch the video. However, the transfer of data to YouTube partners is not necessarily excluded by the extended data protection mode. For example, YouTube establishes a connection to the Google DoubleClick network regardless of whether you watch a video.
As soon as you start a YouTube video on this website, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. The YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited.
If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to assign your surfing behaviour directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
Furthermore, YouTube can store various cookies on your end device after starting a video or use comparable recognition technologies (e.g. device fingerprinting). In this way, YouTube can obtain information about visitors to this website. This information is used, among other things, to record video statistics, improve user-friendliness and prevent fraud attempts.
If necessary, further data processing operations may be triggered after the start of a YouTube video, over which we have no influence.
Google bases the transfer of data to the USA on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework of the European Commission.
The use of YouTube is in the interest of an appealing presentation of our online offers. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If a corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 Para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's terminal device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
Further information about data protection at YouTube can be found in their privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Links to open the interactive map on Google Maps
When you click on the links to the interactive map from Google Maps provided on our website, you will be redirected to a page of the provider Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter referred to as ‘Google’).
When accessing this external Google page, the processing of personal data (such as your IP address and usage data) is carried out under Google’s own responsibility. Google may use cookies or comparable technologies and may give you the option to accept or decline their use.
The storage and processing of the collected data may also take place in the United States, a third country for which there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission.
However, Google bases the transfer of data to the United States on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework adopted by the European Commission.
The processing of your personal data – insofar as such processing is triggered by visiting the external page – is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and, where applicable, § 25 Para. 1 TDDDG.
Further information on the purpose and scope of data processing by Google, as well as on your rights and settings options to protect your privacy, can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
Further information on the Terms of Use for Google Maps can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/en_gb/help/terms_maps.html
We use 'Google reCAPTCHA' (hereinafter referred to as 'reCAPTCHA') on our website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as 'Google').
reCAPTCHA is used to check whether data entered on our website (e.g. in a contact form) is made by a human or by an automated program. For this purpose, reCAPTCHA analyses the behaviour of website visitors based on various characteristics in order to perform a risk analysis to prevent spam, misuse and fraud attempts. In particular, information such as IP address, referrer URL, interaction and movement data (e.g. mouse movements and keyboard inputs), dwell time as well as device and browser settings are processed.
The data collected may also be stored and processed in the USA, i.e. a third country for which no adequacy decision of the European Commission exists.
However, Google relies on the European Commission’s EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework for the transfer of data to the USA.
The processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR in protecting our website from abusive automated spying and spam. Where cookies are set or information is accessed on your end device when using reCAPTCHA, this is carried out on the basis of § 25 Para. 2 No. 2 TDDDG.
Starting on 2 April 2026, Google will process the data collected via reCAPTCHA on customer websites as a data processor and no longer as an independent data controller.
We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement with Google in accordance with Art. 28 Para. 3 GDPR. In this agreement, we oblige Google to protect our customers' data and not to pass it on to third parties.
Further information about reCAPTCHA can be found at https://docs.cloud.google.com/recaptcha/docs/faq
Gstatic
We use the service Gstatic, operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as 'Google').
Gstatic is a technical domain used by Google to provide static content, such as JavaScript libraries, fonts or security resources. The service is designed to improve the loading speed and stability of integrated Google services (e.g. Google Fonts, reCAPTCHA or Google Tag Manager).
When you access our website, your browser connects to Google’s servers in order to load this content. In doing so, technical information such as your IP address, browser data and the time of access may be transmitted. These data are processed solely for the purpose of providing the requested content and maintaining the security and functionality of the service. Gstatic does not store cookies for this purpose.
The storage and processing of the collected data may also take place in the United States, a third country for which there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission. However, Google bases the transfer of data to the United States on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework adopted by the European Commission.
The processing of data is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR in ensuring a technically secure, fast and optimised provision of our website. Where Gstatic is used in connection with other Google services that require consent (e.g. tracking or analytics functions), processing is additionally carried out on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 Para. 1 TDDDG.
Further information can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
Instagram CDN
Our website uses the Instagram Content Delivery Network (CDN) to embed and deliver Instagram content such as images, videos, feeds or embedded posts. The provider is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as 'Meta').
When you access a page that contains Instagram content, a connection is established to Meta’s servers. In this process, personal data such as your IP address, device and browser information, referrer URL, time of access and interactions with the embedded content may be transmitted. This transmission is required to enable the correct display of Instagram content integrated on our website.
The storage and processing of the collected data may also take place in the United States, a third country for which there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission.
However, Meta bases the transfer of data to the United States on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework adopted by the European Commission.
The use of the Instagram CDN is based solely on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 Para. 1 TDDDG. Without your express consent, no personal data will be transmitted to Meta. You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
Further information on data processing by Meta in connection with Instagram can be found in Meta’s Privacy Policy at https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy
AWS CloudFront
We use the service AWS CloudFront to ensure the proper delivery of the content on our website. AWS CloudFront is a content delivery network (CDN) provided by Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg (EU), a subsidiary of Amazon Web Services, Inc., P.O. Box 81226, Seattle, WA 98108-1226, USA (hereinafter referred to as 'AWS').
A CDN helps to deliver the content of our online services — in particular files such as images or scripts — more quickly using servers distributed regionally or globally. When you access such content, your browser connects to servers of AWS. In doing so, your IP address and certain technical information (such as browser data, user-agent and time of access) are transmitted. These data are processed solely for the purpose of maintaining the security and functionality of AWS CloudFront and for the efficient delivery of website content. AWS CloudFront does not store cookies for this purpose.
The storage and processing of the collected data may also take place in the United States, a third country for which there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission.
However, Amazon Web Services bases the transfer of data to the United States on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework adopted by the European Commission.
The processing of data is based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR in ensuring a secure, efficient and reliable delivery of our website content.
Further information on AWS and data protection can be found at https://aws.amazon.com/compliance/gdpr-center/ and https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/
We use the “Cloudflare” service provided by Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. (hereinafter referred to as “Cloudflare”).
Cloudflare offers a content delivery network with DNS that is available worldwide. As a result, the information transfer that occurs between your browser and our website is technically routed via Cloudflare’s network. This enables Cloudflare to analyze data transactions between your browser and our website and to work as a filter between our servers and potentially malicious data traffic from the Internet.
In this context, Cloudflare may also use cookies or other technologies deployed to recognize Internet users, which shall, however, only be used for the herein described purpose.
The storage and processing of the collected data takes place in the USA, i.e. a third country for which there is no adequacy decision by the European Commission.
However, Cloudflare bases the data transfer to the USA on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework of the European Commission.
The use of Cloudflare is based on our legitimate interest in a provision of our website offerings that is as error free and secure as possible (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (“DPA”) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
For more information on Cloudflare’s security precautions and data privacy policies, please follow this link: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
Our Social Media Profiles
Data processing by social networks
We operate publicly accessible profiles on social networks. The social networks we use in detail are listed below.
Social networks such as Facebook, X etc. can usually analyse your user behaviour extensively when you visit their website or a website with integrated social media content (e.g. Like buttons or advertising banners). Visiting our social media profiles triggers numerous data protection‑relevant processing operations. In detail:
If you are logged into your social media account and visit our social media presence, the operator of the social media portal can assign this visit to your user account. Your personal data may also be collected if you are not logged in or do not have an account with the respective social media portal. In this case, this data collection may take place, for example, via cookies stored on your device or by recording your IP address.
With the help of the data collected in this way, the operators of the social media portals can create user profiles in which your preferences and interests are stored. In this way, interest‑based advertising can be displayed to you inside and outside the respective social media presence. If you have an account with the respective social network, this interest‑based advertising may be displayed on all devices on which you are or have been logged in.
Please also note that we cannot track all processing operations on the social media portals. Depending on the provider, further processing operations may therefore be carried out by the operators of the social media portals. For details, please refer to the terms of use and privacy policies of the respective social media portals.
Legal basis
Our social media profiles aim to ensure the broadest possible presence on the internet. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The analysis processes initiated by the social networks may be based on different legal bases, which must be specified by the operators of the social networks (e.g. consent within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR).
Controller and exercising your rights
When you visit one of our social media profiles (e.g. Facebook), we and the operator of the social media platform are jointly responsible for the data processing operations triggered during this visit. You can exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and complaint) in principle both against us and against the operator of the respective social media portal (e.g. against Facebook).
Please note that despite the joint controllership with the social media portal operators, we do not have full influence on the data processing operations of the social media portals. Our options are largely determined by the corporate policy of the respective provider.
Storage period
The data collected directly by us via the social media presence will be deleted from our systems as soon as the purpose for its storage no longer applies, you request us to delete it, you withdraw your consent to storage or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Cookies stored on your device remain there until you delete them. Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.
We have no influence on the storage period of your data stored by the operators of the social networks for their own purposes. For details, please contact the operators of the social networks directly (e.g. in their privacy policy, see below).
We have a profile on Facebook. The provider is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as ‘Facebook’). According to Facebook, the data collected is also transferred to the USA and other third countries.
We have concluded a joint controllership agreement (Controller Addendum) with Facebook.
This agreement specifies the data processing operations for which we or Facebook are responsible when you visit our Facebook page. You can view this agreement here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum
You can adjust your advertising settings in your user account:
https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
Details can be found in the Facebook Privacy Centre:
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/center/
We have a profile on Instagram. The provider is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.
For details on their handling of your personal data, please refer to the Instagram Privacy Centre:
https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/
YouTube
We have a profile on YouTube. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
For details on their handling of your personal data, please see:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
We have a profile on LinkedIn. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. LinkedIn uses advertising cookies.
If you wish to deactivate LinkedIn advertising cookies, please use the following link:
https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out
TikTok
We have a profile on TikTok. The provider is TikTok Technology Limited, 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, D02 T380, Ireland.
For details on their handling of your personal data, please see:
https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/eea/privacy-policy/en
Name and address of the controller:
The controller within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and other provisions of a data protection nature is:
SICON Hospitality GmbH
Kühnehöfe 3
22761 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 298 439 0
Email: info@sicon-hospitality.de
Managing Directors:
Dipl.-Ing. Holger Siegel, Franco Esposito
Name and address of the data protection officer:
SHIELD GmbH
Martin Vogel
Ohlrattweg 5
25497 Prisdorf
Phone: +49 4101 80 50 600
Email: info@shield-datenschutz.de
Hamburg, April 2026
Amendments in Data Protection Statement
We reserve the right to amend our data protection practices and this data protection statement in order to adjust the aforesaid to reflect possible changes in relevant laws or regulations, or to meet your needs better. Possible amendments in our data protection practices will correspondingly be published here. Please inform yourself about the current date of our data protection policy.