1. Data Protection Overview

General Information

www.kronbergventures.com website is owned by Kronberg Ventures GmbH. The following provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data refers to any information that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our privacy policy below.

We comply with the legal requirements of German law and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as applicable in Germany. Any references made to the GDPR (in German DSGVO or "Datenschutzgrundverordnung") or other legal texts in this privacy policy specifically refer to the regulations in effect in Germany.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for the data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is managed by the website operator mentioned above. You can find the relevant contact information in the "Contact Information" section of this Privacy Policy.

How do we collect your data?

Some data is provided by you directly, such as data you enter into a contact form. Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the site. This includes technical information like your browser, operating system, or the time of the page request. These data are collected automatically as soon as you access the website.

What do we use your data for?

A portion of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze usage patterns. If contracts are concluded or initiated through the website, the submitted data may also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other requests.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

If you're a resident of the European Union, you have the right to request, at any time and free of charge, information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. If you have consented to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for future use. Additionally, under certain conditions, you can request the restriction of processing your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. For more information or any other questions regarding data protection, you can contact us anytime.

Analytics and Third-Party Tools

When visiting our website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is done primarily through the use of analytics tools. Detailed information on these analytics tools can be found in the Privacy Policy below.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with an external hosting provider. Personal data collected through this website is stored on the servers of the hosting provider. This may include IP addresses, contact requests, metadata, communication data, contract information, contact details, names, website access logs, and other data generated via the website. Hosting is conducted to fulfill contracts with our potential and existing customers (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) and in the legitimate interest of providing a secure, fast, and efficient online presence through a professional provider (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Where consent is required, data processing will be carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, if the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting). You may revoke your consent at any time. Our hosting provider processes your data only to the extent necessary to fulfill its service obligations and follows our instructions regarding these data.

We use the following hosting provider:

HOSTINGER operations, UAB
Švitrigailos str. 34
03230 Vilnius
Lithuania

Data Processing Agreement

We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with the above-mentioned provider. This legally required agreement ensures that the provider processes personal data in accordance with our instructions and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Data Protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We handle your personal data confidentially and in compliance with the applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy. When you use this website, various pieces of personal data are collected. Personal data refers to data that can personally identify you. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and for what purpose. We must remind you that data transmission over the internet (e.g., communication by email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from third-party access is not possible.

Responsible Entity

The entity responsible for data processing on this website is Kronberg Ventures GmbH. Contact information can be found in the site's legal notice.

Storage Duration

Unless a specific storage period has been mentioned in this Privacy Policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless there are other legally permissible reasons for retaining your personal data (e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law); in such cases, deletion will occur once those reasons no longer apply.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

If you have consented to data processing, we will process your personal data based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or, if special categories of data are processed, based on Article 9(2)(a) GDPR. In the case of express consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out based on Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing will additionally be carried out based on Section 25(1) TTDSG. Consent may be revoked at any time. If your data is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract or for pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, if data processing is required to comply with a legal obligation, we process your data on the basis of Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also be carried out based on our legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Specific legal grounds for data processing in each case are detailed in the sections of this Privacy Policy.

Data Transfer to Third Countries and Non-DPF Certified US Companies

We reserve the right to use tools from companies located in non-EU countries that do not provide an adequate level of data protection. If such tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to these countries and processed there. We advise that these countries may not offer the same level of data protection as the EU. We note that the USA is generally considered a safe third country with a comparable level of data protection. A data transfer to the USA is therefore permissible if the recipient is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) or if they offer suitable additional safeguards. You can find information on the transfer of data to third countries, including details of data recipients, in this Privacy Policy.

Recipients of Personal Data

In the course of our business operations, we work with various external entities. Personal data may be transferred to these entities if necessary for the fulfillment of a contract, if required by law (e.g., providing data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in doing so (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), or if another legal basis permits data transfer. If we use processors, personal data will only be shared based on a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement will be established.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations require your explicit consent. You may revoke your consent at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED BASED ON ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THIS PROCESSING AT ANY TIME ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO ANY PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL CEASE PROCESSING YOUR PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR IF THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21(1) GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THIS AT ANY TIME, WHICH INCLUDES ANY RELATED PROFILING. ONCE YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21(2) GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with Supervisory Authorities

If you believe that your data is being processed in violation of the GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority, especially in the Member State where you live, work, or where the alleged violation occurred. This right is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically based on your consent or to fulfill a contract, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also request that this data be transmitted directly to another data controller, provided that it is technically feasible.

Access, Rectification, and Deletion

Under applicable law, you have the right to request, free of charge, information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of processing. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of your data. For any inquiries regarding personal data, feel free to contact us.

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request a restriction of the processing of your personal data. This right applies in the following cases:

• If you dispute the accuracy of your data, we may need time to verify it. During this period, you have the right to request the restriction of processing.

• If the processing of your data is unlawful, you may request the restriction of processing rather than deletion.

• If we no longer need your personal data but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you can request that we restrict its processing.

• If you have objected to processing under Art. 21(1) GDPR, we must weigh your interests against ours. During this period, you have the right to request the restriction of processing.

When processing is restricted, your personal data, aside from storage, can only be processed with your consent, for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

SSL or TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the site operator, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser’s address bar switching from “http://” to “https://” and the lock icon in your browser’s address bar. When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, any data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to Advertising Emails

We hereby object to the use of contact information published in compliance with legal notice requirements for sending unsolicited advertising or information materials. We explicitly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising, such as spam emails.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that do not cause any harm. They can either be temporary (session cookies) or permanent. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit, while permanent cookies remain on your device until you delete them or your browser does so automatically. Cookies can be first-party (set by us) or third-party cookies (set by third-party services, e.g., payment processing). Cookies serve various purposes, such as enabling website functionality (e.g., shopping cart), analyzing user behavior, or providing advertising. Necessary cookies, used to facilitate communication, provide requested features (e.g., shopping cart), or optimize the website (e.g., audience measurement), are stored based on our legitimate interest in ensuring a flawless and optimized service (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If you have consented to the use of cookies, the processing is based solely on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and §25(1) TTDSG), which can be withdrawn at any time.

You can configure your browser to notify you of cookie usage, allow cookies in specific cases, block them altogether, or delete them automatically when you close your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website. More details on which cookies and services we use can be found in this Privacy Policy.

Server Log Files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser transmits to us in server log files. This includes:

• Browser type and version

• Operating system used

• Referrer URL

• Hostname of the accessing device

• Time of the server request

• IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on our legitimate interest in presenting and optimizing our website without technical errors (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Contact Form

If you use our contact form to reach out to us, the information you provide, including your contact details, will be stored to process your request and for potential follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent. The processing of your data is based on fulfilling a contract or pre-contractual obligations (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) or, in other cases, our legitimate interest in effectively managing inquiries (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If we request your consent for processing, it is voluntary and revocable at any time (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Your data will be retained until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose for storage no longer applies (e.g., once your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions, particularly retention periods, remain unaffected.

Inquiries by Email or Phone

If you contact us by email, phone, or fax, we will store and process your inquiry, including any personal data (e.g., name, query), to respond to your request. We will not share this data without your consent. Data processing is based on contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) or our legitimate interest in handling inquiries (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), or based on your consent if requested (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which can be withdrawn at any time. Data will be stored until you request deletion, withdraw your consent, or the purpose for storage no longer applies (e.g., once your issue has been resolved). Legal obligations, including mandatory retention periods, remain unaffected.

5. Social Media

Facebook

Our website may incorporate features from the social network Facebook, provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. According to Facebook, any data collected may also be transferred to the U.S. or other third countries. A full list of Facebook’s social media features is available here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins

When this social media feature is active, a direct connection is established between your device and Facebook’s servers. Facebook receives information that you have visited our website, including your IP address. If you click the Facebook "Like" button while logged into your Facebook account, you can link content from our website to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to our site with your account. Please note that we, as the website operators, do not have access to the content of the data transmitted to Facebook or how it is used. More information can be found in Facebook's Privacy Policy at: https://facebook.com/privacy/explanation

This service is used based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) of the TDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

If personal data is collected via the tool described here and shared with Facebook, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are joint controllers for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility is limited to the collection and transmission of the data to Facebook. Any subsequent processing by Facebook is outside our joint responsibility. Our shared responsibilities are outlined in a joint processing agreement, which you can access here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum

According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing the relevant privacy information when using the Facebook tool and ensuring the lawful implementation of the tool on our website. Facebook is responsible for the security of its products. You may exercise your rights (e.g., access requests) regarding data processed by Facebook directly with Facebook. Should you exercise your rights with us, we are obliged to forward your request to Facebook.

Data transfers to the U.S. are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. For details, please visit:

• https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum

• https://facebook.com/help/566994660333381

• https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

Meta Platforms Ireland Limited is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), an agreement between the European Union and the U.S. ensuring compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Certified companies are committed to upholding these standards. Further information is available here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452

X (formerly Twitter)

Our website may include features from the X service (formerly Twitter). These features are provided by X Corp., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. For individuals outside the U.S., data processing is managed by Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland. When this social media feature is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the X server. X (formerly Twitter) receives information about your visit to our website. By using X and the "Re-Tweet" or "Repost" function, websites you visit are linked to your X account and shared with other users. Please note that we, as the website operators, have no control over the data transmitted or how it is used by X. For more information, please refer to X’s privacy policy at: https://x.com/de/privacy

This service is used based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDG. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Data transfers to the U.S. are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here: https://gdpr.x.com/en/controller-to-controller-transfers.html

You can adjust your privacy settings for X in your account settings at: https://x.com/settings/account

X is also certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This agreement ensures compliance with European data protection standards for U.S. data processing. Certified companies are required to adhere to these standards. More information is available here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/2710

Instagram

Our website may integrate Instagram features, provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. When the social media feature is active, a direct connection between your device and the Instagram server is established, allowing Instagram to receive information about your visit to our website.

If you are logged into your Instagram account, clicking the Instagram button allows you to link the content of our website to your Instagram profile. This enables Instagram to associate your visit with your account. Please note that we, as the website operators, do not have access to the data transmitted to Instagram or how it is used. This service is used based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDG, which can be withdrawn at any time.

If personal data is collected via the Instagram tool and shared with Meta (Instagram’s parent company), we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited share responsibility for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). This joint responsibility only covers the collection and transmission of the data to Meta/Instagram. Any further processing is not part of the joint responsibility. You can find more information about our shared obligations in the joint processing agreement here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum

According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing the privacy information and ensuring the lawful implementation of the Instagram tool on our website. Meta is responsible for the security of the Instagram products. You can exercise your rights (e.g., access requests) regarding Instagram data directly with Meta. Should you exercise your rights with us, we are required to forward your request to Meta.

Data transfers to the U.S. are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. For more details, please visit:

• https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum

• https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/

• https://facebook.com/help/566994660333381

Meta Platforms Ireland Limited is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which ensures compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Further information is available here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452

Tumblr

Our website may utilize features from Tumblr, a service provided by Tumblr, Inc., 35 East 21st St, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10010, USA. When the Tumblr social media feature is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Tumblr server. Tumblr receives information regarding your visit to our website. Tumblr features allow you to share content or follow our posts on Tumblr. The data transmitted includes your IP address and the URL of the website you visit. We do not control the scope of data collected or how Tumblr processes it. This service is used based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDG, which can be revoked at any time. For more information, refer to Tumblr's privacy policy: https://www.tumblr.com/privacy

Pinterest

Our website may feature elements of the Pinterest social network, operated by Pinterest Europe Ltd., Palmerston House, 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. When you access a page with a Pinterest feature, your browser establishes a direct connection to Pinterest's servers, transmitting log data that may include your IP address, the URL of the pages you visit, browser settings, date and time, and your Pinterest interactions. This service is used based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDG, which you can revoke at any time. For more information, including how Pinterest uses and processes your data, please see Pinterest's privacy policy: https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy

6. Newsletter

Newsletter Data

If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter offered on our website, we require your email address, as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and consent to receiving the newsletter. No further data is collected unless voluntarily provided. This data is used solely for sending the requested newsletter and will not be shared with third parties. The processing of the data entered in the newsletter subscription form is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent to the storage of your data, email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, such as through the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. The legality of any data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the withdrawal. The data you provide for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored until you unsubscribe from the newsletter, at which point it will be deleted from our newsletter distribution list and from the service provider’s system. We reserve the right to remove or block email addresses from our newsletter list at our own discretion, within the scope of our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Data collected for other purposes remains unaffected by this. After you unsubscribe from the newsletter, your email address may be retained in a blacklist if necessary to prevent future mailings. The data stored in the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and will not be combined with other data. This serves both your interest and ours in complying with legal requirements when sending newsletters (legitimate interest according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). The retention of the blacklist is indefinite. You may object to this storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

7. Plugins and Tools

YouTube with Enhanced Privacy Mode

This website may embed videos from YouTube, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. When you visit a page on our website that features an embedded YouTube video, a connection to YouTube’s servers is established, and YouTube is informed which of our pages you visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, this allows YouTube to directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, this mode ensures that no cookies are set for tracking purposes when videos are played. Ads displayed in this mode are also not personalized. While no cookies are set, local storage elements may be stored in your browser, which function similarly to cookies and can contain personally identifiable information used for recognition purposes. Further details about YouTube's enhanced privacy mode can be found here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780

Additional data processing activities may occur once you play a YouTube video, over which we have no control. The use of YouTube is based on our legitimate interest in presenting appealing online content (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent has been requested, processing is based solely on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG, as applicable. Consent can be revoked at any time. For more information on how YouTube handles your data, please see their privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google is certified under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF), which aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Certified companies under the DPF adhere to these data protection standards. More information can be found here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780

Google Fonts

Our website may use Google Fonts, a font service provided by Google, to ensure consistent font presentation. When you access a page, your browser loads the required fonts into its cache to display text and fonts correctly. For this to happen, your browser must establish a connection to Google's servers, meaning that Google will receive information, such as your IP address, regarding your access to our website. The use of Google Fonts is based on our legitimate interest in a consistent and visually appealing presentation of our website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent has been requested, processing is based solely on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG, as applicable. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your browser does not support Google Fonts, a default font will be used by your device. For more information about Google Fonts, visit https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google is certified under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF), which aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Certified companies under the DPF adhere to these data protection standards. More information can be found here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780

Font Awesome

Our website may use Font Awesome to display fonts and icons consistently. Font Awesome is provided by Fonticons, Inc., 6 Porter Road Apartment 3R, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. When you access a page, your browser loads the necessary fonts and icons into its cache to display them correctly. This requires your browser to connect to Font Awesome's servers, thereby sharing your IP address with Font Awesome. The use of Font Awesome is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring a consistent and visually appealing website presentation (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent has been requested, processing is based solely on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG, as applicable. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your browser does not support Font Awesome, a standard font will be used by your device. For more information, please refer to the Font Awesome Privacy Policy: https://fontawesome.com/privacy

Google Maps

Our website may use Google Maps, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), to display interactive maps. To use Google Maps, your IP address must be stored, which is typically transmitted to and stored on a server in the USA. We have no control over this data transmission. If Google Maps is enabled, Google may also use Google Fonts to ensure consistent font display. The use of Google Maps is in line with our legitimate interest in providing an appealing online presence and ensuring easy accessibility to the locations featured on our website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent has been requested, processing is based solely on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG, as applicable. Consent can be revoked at any time. Data transfers to the US are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

More details can be found here:

• https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/

• https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/

For further information on Google's privacy practices, visit Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google is certified under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF), which ensures compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Certified companies under the DPF adhere to these data protection standards. More information can be found here: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780

OpenStreetMap

This site may utilize or implement the OpenStreetMap (OSM) mapping service at any time. When used, map data from OpenStreetMap is embedded through servers hosted by the OpenStreetMap Foundation, located at St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS, United Kingdom. The UK is considered a privacy-compliant third country, meaning it adheres to data protection standards equivalent to those in the European Union. When you access OpenStreetMap maps, a connection is established to the OpenStreetMap Foundation servers, which may result in your IP address and other site usage information being transferred to OSMF. OpenStreetMap may also store cookies or use similar tracking technologies in your browser. The use of OpenStreetMap is based on our legitimate interest in providing an attractive display of our online offerings and ensuring easy access to the locations featured on our website (per Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent is requested, processing will occur solely under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) of the TTDSG, as it pertains to the storage of cookies or access to information on users' devices (e.g., device fingerprinting). Consent can be revoked at any time.

Google reCAPTCHA

We reserve the right to use “Google reCAPTCHA” (referred to as “reCAPTCHA”) on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), located at Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. reCAPTCHA is used to verify whether the data entered on our website (e.g., in contact forms) is provided by a human or through an automated program. reCAPTCHA automatically analyzes the behavior of website visitors based on various criteria once the website is accessed. This analysis includes evaluating information such as the visitor's IP address, the duration spent on the website, and mouse movements. The data collected during this analysis is forwarded to Google. reCAPTCHA operates entirely in the background, with no indication given to visitors that such an analysis is occurring. The data processing is based on our legitimate interest in protecting our site against abusive automated monitoring and SPAM (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent is obtained, processing will only be carried out according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, where consent covers the storage of cookies or the access to information on users' devices (e.g., device fingerprinting). Consent may be revoked at any time.

For more information, please refer to Google’s privacy policy and terms of service at the following links:

• https://policies.google.com/privacy

• https://policies.google.com/terms

• Google is certified under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF), which ensures compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the US. More details can be found at: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780

SoundCloud

This website may feature plugins from the social network SoundCloud (SoundCloud Limited, Berners House, 47-48 Berners Street, London W1T 3NF, United Kingdom). The SoundCloud plugins are identifiable by the SoundCloud logo on relevant pages. When you activate the plugin by visiting this website, a direct connection is established between your browser and the SoundCloud server, enabling SoundCloud to receive information about your visit, including your IP address. If you click the “Like” or “Share” button while logged into your SoundCloud account, you can link or share this website's content with your SoundCloud profile. This may allow SoundCloud to associate your visit to our website with your user account. We do not have any control over the data transmission or its subsequent use by SoundCloud. Data processing is carried out based on our legitimate interest in enhancing our visibility on social media platforms (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent is obtained, processing will be limited to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, covering the storage of cookies or access to user device information (e.g., device fingerprinting). Consent can be revoked at any time. The UK is deemed a privacy-compliant third country, which ensures data protection standards on par with those in the European Union. For further details, please review SoundCloud's privacy policy at: https://soundcloud.com/pages/privacy.

If you prefer that SoundCloud does not associate your visit to this site with your SoundCloud user account, please log out of your SoundCloud account before interacting with any SoundCloud plugin content.

Spotify

This website may feature functions provided by the music service Spotify, operated by Spotify AB, Birger Jarlsgatan 61, 113 56 Stockholm, Sweden. Spotify plugins can be identified by the green Spotify logo on our site. A full overview of Spotify plugins is available at: https://developer.spotify.com

By interacting with the Spotify plugin on our site, a direct connection between your browser and the Spotify server is established, and Spotify may receive information such as your IP address when you visit our site. If you click the Spotify button while logged into your Spotify account, you can link the content of our website to your Spotify profile. This may allow Spotify to associate your visit to our website with your user account. Note that Spotify may use Google Analytics cookies to track usage data, meaning that some information may also be shared with Google Analytics, a Google service based in the US, during your interaction with Spotify. The use of Spotify and the associated data processing is the sole responsibility of Spotify. We, as the website operator, have no influence over this processing. The data processing is based on our legitimate interest in offering an engaging acoustic design for our site (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent is obtained, the processing will only occur under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG, where consent covers the storage of cookies or access to user device information (e.g., device fingerprinting). Consent can be revoked at any time. For further details, please review Spotify’s privacy policy at: https://www.spotify.com/legal/privacy-policy/

If you do not wish for Spotify to associate your visit to this website with your Spotify account, please log out of your Spotify account before interacting with Spotify plugin content.

8. Own Services

Google Drive

We reserve the right to integrate Google Drive on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Drive allows us to offer a file upload area on our website where users can upload content. When you access this website, a connection to Google Drive is established, which enables Google to recognize that you have visited our site. Google Drive is used based on our legitimate interest in providing a reliable file upload service (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent is requested, processing will only be conducted according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, with the option to revoke consent at any time. Google is certified under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF), ensuring compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. More details can be found at: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780

Data Processing Agreement

We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with the aforementioned service provider. This agreement ensures that personal data from visitors to our website is processed exclusively in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

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