Privacy Policy
Table of contents
- Identity and contact details of the data controller
- Contact details of the data protection officer
- General information on data processing
- Rights of the data subject
- Provision of website and creation of log files
- Use of cookies
- Newsletter
- Contact via Email
- Schedule a demo form
- Application via Email and application form
- Corporate web profiles on social networks
- Use of corporate profiles in professionally oriented networks
- Hosting
- Registration
- Content delivery networks
- Usage of Plugins
1. Identity and contact details of the data controller
The data controller responsible in accordance with the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and other data protection regulations is:
PlatCo GmbH
Wöhlertstraße 12/13
10115 Berlin
Germany
+49 30 6293-8516
info@humanitec.com
2. Contact details of the data protection officer
The designated data protection officer is:
DataGuard (DataCo GmbH)
Nymphenburger Str. 86
80636 Munich
Germany
+49 89 452459-900
3. General information on data processing
3.1. Scope of processing personal data
In general, we only process the personal data of our users to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website with our content and services. The regular processing of personal data only takes place with the consent of the user. Exceptions include cases where prior consent cannot be technically obtained and where the processing of the data is permitted by law.‍
3.2. Legal basis for data processing
Where consent is appropriate for processing personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR serves as the legal basis to obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of their data.
As for the processing of personal data required for the performance of a contract of which the data subject is party, Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual activities.
When it is necessary to process personal data in order to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) (1) (c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 (1) (1) (d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
If the processing of data is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of our company or that of a third party, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the interest of the former, Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR will serve as the legal basis for the processing of data.
3.3. Data removal and storage duration
The personal data of the data subject will be erased or restricted as soon as the purpose of its storage has been accomplished. Additional storage may occur if this is provided for by the European or national legislator within the EU regulations, law, or other relevant regulations to which the data controller is subject. Restriction or erasure of the data also takes place when the storage period stipulated by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to prolong the storage of the data for the purpose of concluding or fulfiling the respective contract.
4. Rights of the data subject
When your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and have the following rights:
4.1. Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
You may request the data controller to confirm whether your personal data is processed by them.
If such processing occurs, you can request the following information from the data controller:
- the purposes of processing
- the categories of personal data being processed.
- the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed.
- the envisaged storage period or the criteria for determining this period
- the existence of the rights of rectification, erasure or restriction or opposition.
- the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- if applicable, source of the data (if collected from a third party).
- if applicable, existence of automated decision-making including profiling with meaningful information about the logic involved, the scope and the effects to be expected.
- if applicable, transfer of personal data to a third country or international organization.
4.2. Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
You have a right to rectification and/or modification of the data, if your processed personal data is incorrect or incomplete. The data controller must correct the data without delay.
4.3. Right to the restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
You may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under the following conditions:
- if you challenge the accuracy of your personal data for a period that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of your personal data.
- the processing is unlawful, and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and instead request the restriction of their use instead.
- the data controller or its representative no longer need the personal data for the purpose of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise or defend legal claims; or
- if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate interests of the data controller override your interests.
4.4. Right to erasure ("Right to be forgotten") (Art. 17 GDPR)
If you request from the data controller to delete your personal data without undue delay, they are required to do so immediately if one of the following applies:
- personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or processed.
- you withdraw your consent on which the processing is based pursuant to and where there is no other legal basis for processing the data.
- you object to the processing of the data and there are no longer overriding legitimate grounds for processing, or you object pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
- your personal data has been processed unlawfully.
- the personal data must be deleted to comply with a legal obligation in Union law or Member State law to which the data controller is subject.
- your personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8 (1) GDPR.
The right to deletion does not exist if the processing is necessary
- to exercise the right to freedom of speech and information;
- to fulfil a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or Member States to which the data controller is subject, or to perform a task of public interest or in the exercise of public authority delegated to the representative.
- for reasons of public interest in the field of public health.
- for archiving purposes of public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes.
- to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
4.5. Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
You have the right to receive your personal data given to the data controller in a structured and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another person without hindrance by the data controller who was initially given the data, if:
4.6. Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
For reasons that arise from your particular situation, you have, at any time, the right to object to the processing of your personal data pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (1) (e) or Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
If the personal data relating to you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data in regard to such advertising; this also applies to profiling associated with direct marketing.
4.7. Right to complain to a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR. The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Art. 78 GDPR. A list, of the locally competent supervisory authorities in Germany can be found on the website of the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection at the following link: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Service/Anschriften/Laender/Laender-node.html
5. Provision of website and creation of log files
5.1. Description and scope of data processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and relevant information from the computer system of the calling device.
The following data is collected:
- Browser type and version used
- The user's operating system
- The user’s internet service provider
- Date and time of access
- Web pages from which the user’s system accessed our website
- Web pages accessed by the user’s system through our website
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. Not included are the IP addresses of the user or other data that enable the assignment of the data to a user. The data is not stored with the user’s other personal data.
5.2. Purpose of data processing
The storage in logfiles is done to ensure the functionality of the website. The data is also used to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our IT systems. An analysis of the data for marketing purposes does not take place.
For the aforementioned purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of data in compliance with Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR.
5.3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR.
5.4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. The session is complete when the collection of data for the provision of the website is accomplished.
If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated so that an assignment of the calling client is not possible.
5.5. Objection and removal
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. The user can object to this. Whether the objection is successful is to be determined within the framework of a balancing of interests.
6. Use of cookies
6.1. Description and scope of data processing
When you visit our website, we use technical tools for various functions, in particular cookies, which can be stored on your device. When you visit our website for the first time and at any time later, you have the choice of whether you generally permit the setting of cookies or which individual additional functions you would like to select. You can make changes in your browser settings or via our consent manager. Cookies are text files or information in a database that are stored on your hard drive and assigned to the browser you are using so that certain information can be passed to the entity that sets the cookie. Below we describe what kind of cookies we use:
We use technically necessary cookies, which are required for the technical structure of the website. Without these cookies, our website cannot be displayed (completely correctly) or the support functions are not possible.
The following data is stored and transmitted in the technical necessary cookies:
- Functionality of the website
- Cookie Management
We also use cookies on our website that are not technically necessary. Technically unnecessary cookies are text files that are not only used for the functionality of the website, but also collect other data.
As a result, the following data will be processed:
- Internet user location
- Date and time of the website visit
- Tracking of the surfing behaviour
- Linking the website visit with other social media platforms
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6.2. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to ensure the functionality of our website. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
The use of technically not necessary cookies is carried out for the purpose of improving the quality of our website, its content and thus our reach and profitability. By setting these cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer.
6.3. Legal basis for data processing
The German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) is relevant for the storage of information in the end user's terminal equipment and/or access to information already stored in the end user's terminal equipment. If the setting and reading of cookies is technically necessary, this is done to ensure the functionality of our website. In this case, the storage of and access to cookies on your terminal equipment is carried out on the basis of Section 25(2)(2) TTDSG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(1)(d) GDPR. This storage of and access to the information in your terminal equipment serves to facilitate your use of our website and to be able to offer you our services as you have requested. Some functions of our website also do not work without the use of these cookies and could therefore not be offered. The cookies are generally deleted after the session ends (e.g. logging out or closing the browser) or after the expiry of a specified duration. Information on different storage periods for cookies can be found in the following sections of this data protection declaration.
As far as cookies are set that are not technically necessary, this is done on the basis of your expressed consent, which you can provide via the cookie banner. The basis for storing and accessing information in this case is Section 25(1) TTDSG in conjunction with. Art. 6(1)(1)(a), Art. 7 GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future or subsequently grant it again by configuring your settings for cookies accordingly. Alternatively, you can prevent the storage of cookies by making the appropriate settings in your browser software. Please note that the browser settings you make only affect the browser you are using. If personal data is processed following the storage of and access to the information on your terminal equipment, the provisions of the GDPR are relevant. Information on this can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.‍
7. Newsletter
7.1. Description and scope of data processing
You can subscribe to a newsletter on our website free of charge. When subscribing for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us.
- Email address
- Last name
- First name
- Date and time of registration
No data will be passed on to third parties in connection with data processing for the dispatch of newsletters. The data will be used exclusively for sending the newsletter.
7.2. Purpose of data processing
The user's email address is collected to deliver the newsletter to the recipient.
Additional personal data as part of the registration process is collected to prevent misuse of the services or email address.
7.3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data provided by the user after registration for the newsletter is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR if the user has given his consent.
7.4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. The user's email address will therefore be stored as long as the newsletter subscription is active.
The other personal data collected during the registration process is generally deleted after a period of seven days.
7.5. Objection
The subscription for the newsletter can be cancelled by the data subject at any time. For this purpose, every newsletter contains an opt-out link.
Through this, it is also possible to withdraw the consent to the storage of personal data collected during the registration process.
8. Contact via Email
8.1 Description and scope of data processing
You can contact us via the email address provided on our website. In this case the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored.
The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.
8.2 Purpose of data processing
If you contact us via email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
8.3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an e-mail is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to optimally answer your request that you send by e-mail.
If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
8.4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be concluded from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively resolved.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
8.5. Objection and removal
The user has the possibility to withdraw consent to the processing of their personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time.
You have the right to object to processing of your personal information that is based on our legitimate interests or public interest. If this is done, we must provide compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which overrides your interests, rights, and freedoms, in order to proceed with the processing of your personal information.
In this case, all personal data stored while establishing contact will be deleted.
9. Schedule a demo form
9.1. Description and scope of data processing
A Contact form to schedule a demo is available on our website, which can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.
When sending the message the following data will also be stored:
- Email address
- Last name
- First name
- Company name
- Phone number
- Interest/Message
- Date and time of contact
9.2. Purpose of data processing
The processing of the personal data from the input mask as well as if you contact us by mail serves us exclusively for the purpose of establishing contact in order to schedule demos.
The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the Contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
9.3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted while sending an email is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to provide you with the best possible response to the request you send to us via the contact form. If the purpose of the email contact is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR.
9.4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the Contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the facts in question have been conclusively clarified.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
9.5. Objection and removal
If the user contacts us via the input mask in the contact form or via e-mail, the user can object to the storage of his or her personal data at any time.
You have the right to object to processing of your personal information that is based on our legitimate interests or public interest. If this is done, we must provide compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which overrides your interests, rights, and freedoms, in order to proceed with the processing of your personal information.
In this case, all personal data stored while establishing contact will be deleted.‍
10. Application via Email and application form
There is a form on our website which can be used for electronic job applications. If an applicant makes use of this possibility, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.
Alternatively, you can send us your application by email. In this case, we collect your email address and the information you provide in the email.
After sending your application, you will receive confirmation of receipt of your application documents from us by email.
Your data will not be passed on to third parties. The data will be used exclusively for processing your application.
The processing of personal data from the application form serves us solely to process your application. If you contact us by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
The other personal data processed during the sending process serve to prevent misuse of the application form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
The legal basis for the processing of data within the context of the applicant pool is the applicant's express consent, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR.
The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
11. Corporate web profiles on social networks
Use of corporate profiles on social networks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/humanitec_com
Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
On our company profile we provide information and offer Instagram users the possibility of communication. If you carry out an action on our Instagram company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public. However, as we generally or to a large extent have no influence on the processing of your personal data by Instagram, we cannot make any binding statements regarding the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.
Our corporate profile in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. We use the company's profile for:
- Communication, brand building, marketing
Publications on the company profile can contain the following content:
- Information about products
- Information about services
- Customer contact
Every user is free to publish personal data.
As far as we process your personal data in order to evaluate your online behaviour, to offer you sweepstakes or to conduct lead campaigns, this is done on the basis of your express declaration of consent, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a), Art. 7 GDPR. The legal basis for processing personal data for the purpose of communicating with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Thereby, our legitimate interest is to answer your request optimally or to be able to provide the requested information. If the aim of contacting you is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR.
The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems.
For the processing of your personal data in third countries, we have provided appropriate guarantees in form of standard data protection clauses pursuant to Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us.
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of your use of our Twitter corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to info@humanitec.com. For further information on the processing of your personal data by Twitter and the corresponding objection options, please click here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/de/privacy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_ngtq6Gybvpk12A3ydesA
YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, United States
On our company profile we provide information and offer Instagram users the possibility of communication. If you carry out an action on our Instagram company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public. However, as we generally or to a large extent have no influence on the processing of your personal data by Instagram, we cannot make any binding statements regarding the purpose and scope of the processing of your data.
Our corporate profile in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. We use the company's profile for:
- Marketing, brand building, communication
Publications on the company profile can contain the following content:
- Information about products
- Information about services
- Customer contact
Every user is free to publish personal data.
As far as we process your personal data in order to evaluate your online behaviour, to offer you sweepstakes or to conduct lead campaigns, this is done on the basis of your express declaration of consent, Art. 6 (1) (1) (a), Art. 7 GDPR. The legal basis for processing personal data for the purpose of communicating with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Thereby, our legitimate interest is to answer your request optimally or to be able to provide the requested information. If the aim of contacting you is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR.
The data generated on the company profile are not stored in our own systems.
For the processing of your personal data in third countries, we have provided appropriate guarantees in form of standard data protection clauses pursuant to Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR. A copy of the standard data protection clauses can be requested from us.
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect within the framework of your use of our YouTube corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to info@humanitec.com. For further information on the processing of your personal data by YouTube and the corresponding objection options, please click here:
YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=en
12. Use of corporate profiles in professionally oriented networks
12.1. Scope of data processing
We use corporate profiles on professionally oriented networks. We maintain a corporate presence on the following professionally oriented networks:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanitec
LinkedIn Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland
On our site we provide information and offer users the possibility of communication.
The corporate profile is used for job applications, information, public relations, and active sourcing.
We do not have any information on the processing of your personal data by the companies jointly responsible for the corporate profile. Further information can be found in the privacy policy of:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
If you carry out an action on our company profile (e.g. comments, contributions, likes etc.), you may make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public.
12.2. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data for the purpose of communication with customers and interested parties is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to answer your request optimally or to be able to provide the requested information. If the aim of contacting you is to conclude a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR.
12.3. Purpose of the data processing
Our corporate web profile serves to inform users about our services. Every user is free to publish personal data.
12.4. Duration of storage
We store your activities and personal data published via our corporate web profile until you withdraw your consent. In addition, we comply with the statutory retention periods.
12.5. Objection and removal
You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data which we collect within the scope of your use of our corporate web profile and assert your rights as a data subject mentioned under IV. of this privacy policy. Please send us an informal email to the email address stated in this privacy policy.
You can find further information on objection and removal options here:
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
13. Hosting
The website is hosted on servers of a service provider commissioned by us.
Our service provider is:
Webflow, Inc.
The servers automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits when you visit the website. The stored information is:
- Browser type and version
- Used operating system
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time and date of the server request
- IP address of the user's device
This data will not be merged with other data sources. The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website - and server log files are therefore recorded.
The server of the website is geographically located in the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA).
14. Registration
14.1. Description and scope of data processing
We offer users the opportunity to register by providing personal data. The data is entered into an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. The data will not be passed on to third parties. The following data is collected as part of the registration process:
- Email address
- Last name
- First name
- Date and time of registration
- company name
14.2. Purpose of data processing
Registration of the user is required for the provision of certain content and services on our website.
We will only collect and use your personal information when we have a legal right to do so. In which case, we will collect and use your personal information lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner. If we seek your consent to process your personal information, and you are under 16 years of age, we will seek your parent or legal guardian’s consent to process your personal information for that specific purpose. Our lawful bases depend on the services you use and how you use them. This means we only collect and use your information on the following grounds:
Consent From You
Where you give us consent to collect and use your personal information for a specific purpose. You may withdraw your consent at any time using the facilities we provide; however this will not affect any use of your information that has already taken place. You may consent to providing your email address for the purpose of receiving marketing emails from us. While you may unsubscribe at any time, we cannot recall any email we have already sent. If you have any further enquiries about how to withdraw your consent, please feel free to enquire using the details provided in the Contact Us section of this privacy policy.
Performance of a Contract or Transaction
Where you have entered into a contract or transaction with us, or in order to take preparatory steps prior to our entering into a contract or transaction with you. For example, if you contact us with an enquiry, we may require personal information such as your name and contact details in order to respond.
Our Legitimate Interests
Where we assess it is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as for us to provide, operate, improve and communicate our services. We consider our legitimate interests to include research and development, understanding our audience, marketing and promoting our services, measures taken to operate our services efficiently, marketing analysis, and measures taken to protect our legal rights and interests.
Compliance with Law
In some cases, we may have a legal obligation to use or keep your personal information. Such cases may include (but are not limited to) court orders, criminal investigations, government requests, and regulatory obligations. If you have any further enquiries about how we retain personal information in order to comply with the law, please feel free to enquire using the details provided in the Contact Us section of this privacy policy.
14.3. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 (1) (1) (a) GDPR, where the user has given his consent.
The legal basis for the processing of the data for registration of an account is Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR, in order to provide functionalities for the platform.
Once the user decides to sign up for services, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 (1) (1) (b) GDPR, in order to provide services according to the Service Level Agreement or the relevant customer contract.
14.4. Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected.
This is the case for the data collected during the registration process if the registration is cancelled or modified on our website.
14.5. Objection and removal
As a user you have the possibility to cancel the registration at any time. You can request a change to the data stored about you at any time.
You may have a right to request that we delete the personal information we hold about you at any time, and we will take reasonable steps to delete your personal information from our current records. If you ask us to delete your personal information, we will let you know how the deletion affects your use of our website or products and services. There may be exceptions to this right for specific legal reasons which, if applicable, we will set out for you in response to your request. If you terminate or delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days of the deletion of your account. Please be aware that search engines and similar third parties may still retain copies of your personal information that has been made public at least once, like certain profile information and public comments, even after you have deleted the information from our services or deactivated your account.
15. Content delivery networks
CloudFlare
15.1. Description and scope of data processing
On our website we use functions of the content delivery network CloudFlare of CloudFlare Germany GmbH, Rosental 7, 80331 Munich, Germany (Hereinafter referred to as CloudFlare). A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a network of regionally distributed servers connected via the Internet to deliver content, especially large media files such as videos. CloudFlare offers web optimization and security services that we use to improve the load times of our website and to protect it from misuse. When you visit our website you will be connected to the servers of CloudFlare, e.g. to retrieve content. This allows personal data to be stored and evaluated in server log files, the user's activity (e.g. which pages have been visited) and device and browser information (e.g. IP address and operating system). Further information on the collection and storage of data by CloudFlare can be found here: https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/privacypolicy/
15.2. Purpose of data processing
The use of CloudFlare's features serves to deliver and accelerate online applications and content.
15.3. Legal basis for data processing
The data is collected on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website -and the server log files are therefore recorded.
15.4. Duration of storage
Your personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
15.5. Objection and removal
Information about objection and removal options regarding CloudFlare can be found at:
https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/privacypolicy/
16. Usage of Plugins
This privacy policy has been created with the assistance of DataGuard.
