We are very pleased about your interest in our website. Data protection is of particularly high importance to us. The use of the websites of Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) is generally possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to make use of special services offered by our association via our website, processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the affected person.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in accordance with the applicable national data protection regulations for Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.). Through this privacy policy, we aim to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this privacy policy aims to inform data subjects about their rights.

Ravel Meeth has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures as the responsible party for processing, to ensure the most complete protection of the personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, internet-based data transmissions can generally have security gaps, so that an absolute protection cannot be guaranteed.

For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means.

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) is based on the terminology used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for the public and for our website users. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.

We use the following terms in this privacy policy:

a)    personal data

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter "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.

b)    data subject

Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the data controller.

c)    processing

Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, deletion, or destruction.

d)    restriction of processing

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.

e)    profiling

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 analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.

f)     pseudonymization

Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in 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 stored separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures that ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g)    data controller or processor

Data controller or processor is the natural or legal person, authority, agency, or other body that determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data, alone or jointly with others. If the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union law or the law of the Member States, the data controller may or may not be determined according to the criteria set forth by Union law or the law of the Member States.

h)    processor

Processor is a natural or legal person, authority, agency or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the data controller.

i)      recipient

Recipient is a natural or legal person, authority, agency or other body to whom personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, authorities which may receive personal data in the course of a specific inquiry in accordance with Union law or the law of the Member States shall not be regarded as recipients.

j)      third party

Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, data controller, processor, and the persons who are authorized to process the personal data under the direct responsibility of the data controller or processor.

k)    consent

Consent is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which she or he, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to her or him.

2. Name and address of the data controller

Data controller in terms of the General Data Protection Regulation, other applicable data protection laws in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions relating to data protection is:

Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) represented by the chairman: Ravel Meeth

Wilhelmstr. 19
53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler

Email: info@buendnis-buergerwille.de

3. Cookies

The websites of Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) use cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that allows internet pages and servers to be assigned to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables the visited websites and servers to differentiate the individual browser of the data subject from other internet browsers that contain different cookies. A specific internet browser can be recognized and identified by the unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, Buendnis-Buergerwille.de can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without setting cookies.

Through a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized in the sense of the user. Cookies enable us, as already mentioned, to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. A user of a website that uses cookies does not, for example, have to enter access data each time they visit the website because this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user’s computer system. Another example is the cookie of a shopping cart in an online shop. The online shop remembers the items that a customer has placed in the virtual shopping cart via a cookie.

The affected person can prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and may thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the affected person disables the setting of cookies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

4. Collection of general data and information

The website of Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) collects a series of general data and information with each call of the website by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information are stored in the log files of the server. The following can be collected: (1) used browser types and versions, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the sub-websites which are accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of accessing the website, (6) an internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information that serve to prevent danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems. When using this general data and information, Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) does not draw any conclusions about the affected person. This information is rather needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as the advertising for these, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the necessary information for prosecution in case of a cyber attack. These anonymously collected data and information are therefore evaluated by Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) statistically and further with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in order to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Registration on our website

The data subject has the possibility to register on the website of the data controller by providing personal data. Which personal data are transmitted to the data controller results from the respective input mask used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use at the data controller and for their own purposes. The data controller may also arrange for the transfer to one or more processors, for example, a parcel service provider, that uses the personal data exclusively for internal purposes, which are attributable to the data controller. By registering on the website of the data controller, the IP address assigned by the internet service provider (ISP) of the data subject, the date as well as the time of registration are stored. The storage of these data occurs against the background that only in this way can misuse of our services be prevented, and these data enable the clarification of criminal offenses if necessary. In this respect, the storage of these data is necessary to secure the data controller. A transfer of this data to third parties generally does not take place, unless there is a legal obligation to transfer or the transfer serves the prosecution. The registration of the data subject by voluntary indication of personal data serves the data controller to offer the data subject content or services that can only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter. Registered persons are free to change the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have them completely deleted from the data controller's database. The data controller provides every data subject upon request at any time with information about which personal data is stored about the data subject. Furthermore, the data controller corrects or deletes personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, as far as there are no legal retention periods to the contrary. The entire staff of the data controller is available to the data subject as a contact person in this regard.

6. Subscription to our newsletter

The website Buendnis-Buergerwille.de gives users the opportunity to subscribe to our newsletter. Which personal data are transmitted to the data controller when ordering the newsletter is determined by the input mask used for this purpose. Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) informs its interested parties and supporters at regular intervals by means of a newsletter about offers and news. The newsletter can be received by the affected person only if (1) the affected person has a valid email address and (2) the affected person has registered for the newsletter dispatch. A confirmation email is sent to the email address entered by the data subject for the first time for the newsletter dispatch for legal reasons using the double opt-in process. This confirmation email is used to verify whether the owner of the email address is authorized to receive the newsletter as a data subject. When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the internet service provider (ISP) of the computer system used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. The collection of these data is necessary to be able to trace the (possible) misuse of the email address of a data subject at a later time and therefore serves the legal security of the data controller. The personal data collected in the course of a registration for the newsletter will only be used for the purpose of sending our newsletter. Furthermore, subscribers to the newsletter may be informed by email if this is necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or a corresponding registration, such as in the case of changes to the newsletter offer or in the event of changes to the technical circumstances. There is no transfer of the personal data collected within the scope of the newsletter service to third parties. The subscription to our newsletter can be canceled by the data subject at any time. The consent to the storage of personal data that the data subject has given us for the newsletter dispatch can be revoked at any time. To revoke the consent, there is a corresponding link in every newsletter. Furthermore, there is the option to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time directly on the website of the data controller or to inform the data controller in another way.

Newsletter management is done using Mailjet.

Mailjet's privacy policies can be found here: https://www.mailjet.com/privacy-policy/7. Newsletter tracking

The newsletters of Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic that is embedded in such emails that are sent in HTML format to enable a log file recording and log file analysis. This allows for a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Using the embedded tracking pixel, Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) can determine whether and when an email was opened by a data subject and which links in the email were accessed by the data subject. Such personal data collected through the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters are stored and evaluated by the data controller in order to optimize newsletter dispatch and to better adapt the contents of future newsletters to the interests of the data subject. This personal data is not passed on to third parties. Data subjects have the right to revoke the separate consent declaration submitted in connection with the double opt-in procedure at any time. After a revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the data controller. An unsubscribe from the receipt of the newsletter is automatically interpreted by Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) as a revocation.

8. Contact option via the website

The website Buendnis-Buergerwille.de contains, due to legal requirements, information that allows for a quick electronic contact as well as direct communication with us, including a general address of the so-called electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the data controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are stored automatically. Such personal data voluntarily provided by a data subject to the data controller are stored for purposes of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.

9. Routine deletion and blocking of personal data

The data controller processes and stores personal data of the affected person only for the period necessary to achieve the storage purpose or if this has been provided for by European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the data controller is subject. When the storage purpose ceases to apply or a storage period prescribed by European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the legal requirements.

10. Rights of the data subject

a)    right to confirmation

Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to request from the data controller confirmation as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed. If a data subject wishes to assert this confirmation right, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

b)    right to information

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the data controller at any time free information about the personal data concerning them that is stored, and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject the right to obtain information about the following: the purposes of the processing the categories of personal data being processed the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been disclosed or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations if possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if that is not possible, the criteria for determining that duration the existence of the right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the data controller or of the right to object to such processing the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if the personal data is not collected from the data subject: all available information about the source of the data the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, according to Articles 22(1) and 4 GDPR and — at least in those cases — meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the significance and the envisioned consequences of such processing for the data subject Furthermore, the data subject has the right to know whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to information, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

c)    right to rectification

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to request, taking into account the purposes of the processing, the completion of incomplete personal data — including by means of a supplementary statement. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

d)    right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to request from the data controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without delay, if one of the following reasons applies and as far as processing is not necessary: The personal data have been collected for such purposes or processed in another manner for which they are no longer necessary. The data subject revokes their consent, on which the processing is based according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there are no other legal grounds for the processing. The data subject objects to the processing according to Art. 21(1) GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing according to Art. 21(2) GDPR. The personal data have been unlawfully processed. The erasure of personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the data controller is subject. The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services according to Art. 8(1) GDPR. If one of the above reasons applies and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored at Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.), they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee will ensure that the request for erasure is complied with without delay.

If the personal data have been made public by Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) and we are obligated as the data controller to erase personal data according to Art. 17(1) GDPR, Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) will take reasonable steps, taking into account available technology and implementation costs, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure of all links to such personal data or copies or replications of such personal data, as far as the processing is not necessary. The employee will arrange what is necessary in each individual case.

e)    right to restriction of processing

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to request from the data controller the restriction of processing if one of the following conditions is met:

The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a duration that allows the data controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data. The processing is unlawful, the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests instead the restriction of the use of the personal data. The data controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject requires them for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims. The data subject has lodged an objection to the processing in accordance with Art. 21(1) GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate grounds of the data controller outweigh those of the data subject. If one of the above conditions is met and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of personal data stored at Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.), they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time. The employee will initiate the restriction of processing.

f)     right to data portability

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. They also have the right to have these data transmitted to another controller without hindrance by the controller to whom the personal data have been provided, as long as the processing is based on consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract according to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and the processing is carried out by automated means, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller. Furthermore, the data subject has the right, when exercising their right to data portability according to Art. 20(1) GDPR, to request that the personal data be transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others. To assert the right to data portability, the data subject can contact an employee at any time.

g)    right to object

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to object at any time, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them, which is based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) shall no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. If Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) processes personal data in order to carry out direct advertising, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning them for the purposes of such advertising. This also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct advertising. If the data subject objects to the processing for direct marketing purposes, Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) will no longer process the personal data for these purposes. The data subject also has the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning them, which is carried out by Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest. To exercise the right to object, the data subject can directly contact an employee. The data subject is also free to exercise their right to object in the context of the use of information society services, irrespective of Directive 2002/58/EC, through automated means using technical specifications.

h)    automated individual decision-making, including profiling

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing — including profiling — that produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for entering into, or performance of, a contract between the data subject and the data controller, or (2) is based on Union legislation or the legislation of the Member States to which the data controller is subject and which legislation provides for appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject, or (3) is based on the explicit consent of the data subject. If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or performance of, a contract between the data subject and the data controller or (2) is based on the explicit consent of the data subject, Bündnis Bürgerwille (e.V.) will implement appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject, which shall include at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the data controller, to express their point of view, and to contest the decision. If the data subject wishes to assert rights in relation to automated decisions, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

i)      right to withdraw a data protection consent

Every data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If a data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw a consent, they can contact an employee of the data controller at any time.

11. Data protection in applications and the application process

The data controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of handling the application process. The processing may also be done electronically. This is especially true if an applicant sends corresponding application documents electronically, for example by email or via a web form located on the website, to the data controller. If the data controller enters into an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data shall be stored for the purpose of handling the employment relationship, taking into account the legal provisions. If no employment contract is concluded by the data controller with an applicant, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after communication of the rejection decision, as long as no other legitimate interests of the data controller oppose the deletion. Other legitimate interest in this sense is, for example, a duty to provide evidence in a procedure under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

12. Data protection provisions regarding the use and application of Facebook

The data controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.

A social network is a social meeting place operated on the internet, an online community that allows users to communicate with each other and interact in the virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences or enables the internet community to provide personal or business-related information. Facebook allows users of the social network to create personal profiles, upload photos, and connect through friend requests. The operating company of Facebook is Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. The data processor for personal data is, if a data subject lives outside the USA or Canada, Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. By accessing any of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller, on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download the display of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be retrieved under https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. As part of this technical procedure, Facebook becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject. If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Facebook, Facebook recognizes with each visit of our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of the respective stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject activates one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, for example, the "Like" button, or gives a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores this personal data. Facebook receives information about the data subject having visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Facebook at the time of access to our website, irrespective of whether the data subject clicks on the Facebook component or not. If such transmission of this information to Facebook is not desired by the data subject, the data subject can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Facebook account before accessing our website. The data protection policy published by Facebook, which can be viewed at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains which settings options Facebook offers to protect the data subject's privacy. In addition, various applications are available that enable the suppression of data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the data subject in order to suppress data transmission to Facebook.

13. Data protection provisions regarding the use and application of Google Analytics (with anonymization function)

Google Analytics is a web analysis service. Web analysis is the collection, gathering, and analysis of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analysis service collects, among other things, data about which website a data subject came from (the so-called referrer), which subpages of the website were accessed, and how often and for what duration a subpage was viewed. Web analysis is primarily used to optimize a website and to perform a cost-benefit analysis of online advertising. The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Note: The data controller assures that Google Analytics is not used for evaluating page access.

14. Data protection provisions regarding the use and application of Google AdWords

The data controller has integrated Google AdWords on this website. Google AdWords is an internet advertising service that enables advertisers to place ads in the search engine results of Google as well as in the Google advertising network. Google AdWords allows an advertiser to preset certain keywords, such that an advertisement is only displayed in the search results of Google when the user retrieves a keyword-relevant search result. In the Google advertising network, the ads are distributed on relevant websites using an automatic algorithm and consideration of the previously set keywords. The operating company of the Google AdWords services is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Note: The data controller assures that Google AdWords is not used for placing advertisements.

15. Data protection provisions regarding the use and application of Twitter

The data controller has integrated components of Twitter on this website. Twitter is a multilingual publicly accessible microblogging service, where users can publish and disseminate so-called tweets, i.e., short messages limited to 280 characters. These short messages are accessible to anyone, even to those not registered with Twitter. However, the tweets are also displayed to the so-called followers of the respective user. Followers are other Twitter users who follow the tweets of a user. Furthermore, Twitter enables outreach to a wide audience through hashtags, links, or retweets. The operating company of Twitter is Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. By accessing any of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a representation of the corresponding Twitter component from Twitter. More information about the Twitter buttons can be retrieved at https://about.twitter.com/de/resources/buttons. As part of this technical procedure, Twitter becomes aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject. The purpose of integrating the Twitter component is to enable our users to redistribute the contents of this website, to make this website known in the digital world, and to increase our visitor numbers.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into Twitter, Twitter recognizes with each visit of our website by the data subject and during the entire duration of the respective stay on our website which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Twitter component and assigned to the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the data subject activates one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transmitted in this way are assigned to the personal Twitter user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Twitter. Twitter receives information about the data subject having visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into Twitter at the time of access to our website, irrespective of whether the data subject clicks on the Twitter component or not. If such transmission of this information to Twitter is not desired by the data subject, the data subject can prevent the transmission by logging out of their Twitter account before accessing our website. The applicable data protection provisions of Twitter can be found at https://twitter.com/privacy?lang=de.

16. Data protection provisions regarding the use and application of YouTube

The data controller has integrated components of YouTube on this website. YouTube is an internet video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips free of charge and other users to watch, evaluate, and comment on these free of charge. YouTube allows the publication of all types of videos, which is why complete films and television programs, as well as music videos, trailers, or videos created by users themselves can be accessed via the internet portal. The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA. By accessing any of the individual pages of this website operated by the data controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) has been integrated, the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective YouTube component to download a representation of the corresponding YouTube component (contribution image) from YouTube. The data controller has configured the website in such a way that YouTube and Google cookies necessary for playing a video are only loaded onto the visitor's system of the website when a video is accessed. By accessing the video, the visitor agrees to the use of these cookies. Further information about YouTube can be retrieved at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/. As part of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google become aware of which specific subpage of our website is visited by the data subject.

If the data subject is simultaneously logged into YouTube, YouTube recognizes with the call of a subpage that contains a YouTube video which specific subpage of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject. YouTube and Google receive information about the data subject having visited our website whenever the data subject is logged into YouTube at the time of access to our website, irrespective of whether the data subject clicks on a YouTube video or not. If such transmission of this information to YouTube and Google is not desired by the data subject, the data subject can prevent the transmission by logging out of their YouTube account before accessing our website. The data protection provisions published by YouTube, which can be viewed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/, provide information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by YouTube and Google. 17. Legal basis for processing Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR serves as our legal basis for processing operations in which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract of which the data subject is a party, such as processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations required for the performance of pre-contractual measures, such as in cases of inquiries concerning our products or services. If we are subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as fulfilling tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6 (1) (c) GDPR. In rare cases, processing of personal data may be necessary to protect vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. Ultimately, processing operations may be based on Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. This legal basis is applicable to processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases when the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh those interests. Such processing operations are particularly permitted because they are specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this regard, he took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the data controller (recital 47 sentence 2 GDPR).

18. Legitimate interests in processing pursued by the data controller or a third party

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is the performance of our activity in favor of the well-being of all our employees. 19. Duration for which personal data is stored The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period.

After expiration of the period, the corresponding data will be routinely deleted, as long as they are no longer required for contract fulfillment or for contract initiation. 20. Legal or contractual provisions for the provision of personal data; necessity for contract conclusion; obligation of the data subject to provide personal data; possible consequences of non-provision We inform you that the provision of personal data is partially mandated by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may arise from contractual arrangements (e.g., information on the contractual partner).

In some cases, it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded that a data subject provides us with personal data that must then be processed by us. A data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when we enter into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract could not be concluded with the data subject.

Before a data subject provides personal data, they must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract for contract conclusion, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what consequences non-provision of the personal data may have.

21. Existence of automated decision making

As a responsible association, we refrain from automatic decision-making or profiling.

This privacy policy has been created using the privacy policy generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which acts as External Data Protection Officer Schweinfurt in cooperation with Attorney for Data Protection Law Christian Solmecke.