Legal Notice & Privacy Policy
IMPRINT
Information according to § 5 of the German Telemedia Act (TMG):
Dispute Resolution
We are neither willing nor obligated to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.
Liability for Content
As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages in accordance with general law pursuant to § 7 para. 1 TMG. However, according to §§ 8 to 10 TMG, we are not obligated as a service provider to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information in accordance with general law remain unaffected. However, liability in this respect is only possible from the point at which we become aware of a specific legal violation. Upon becoming aware of such legal violations, we will remove this content immediately.
Liability for Links
Our website contains links to external websites of third parties, over whose content we have no influence. Therefore, we cannot assume any liability for this third-party content. The respective provider or operator of the linked pages is always responsible for their content. The linked pages were checked for possible legal violations at the time the links were created. No illegal content was found at that time. However, continuous monitoring of the content of linked pages is not reasonable without specific indications of a legal violation. Upon notification of legal violations, we will remove such links immediately.
Copyright
The content and works created by the website operator on these pages are subject to German copyright law. Reproduction, processing, distribution, and any form of use beyond the limits of copyright law require the written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of this page are permitted only for private, non-commercial use. Insofar as the content on this page was not created by the operator, the copyrights of third parties are respected. In particular, third-party content is identified as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please inform us accordingly. Upon notification of legal violations, we will remove such content immediately.
Privacy Policy
We are delighted by your interest in our company. Data protection is of particular importance to the management of Sina Knoll. Use of the Sina Knoll website is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services offered by our company 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 data subject's consent.
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 compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Sina Knoll. This Privacy Policy aims to inform the public about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy informs data subjects about their rights.
Sina Knoll, as the data controller, has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible for personal data processed via this website. However, internet-based data transmissions can fundamentally have security vulnerabilities, meaning absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, such as by telephone.
1. Name and address of the data controller:
The data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union, and other provisions with a data protection character is:
2. Definitions
Sina Knoll's privacy policy is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy is intended to be easily readable and understandable for both the general public and our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance. In this privacy policy, we use, among others, the following terms:
a) Personal data: Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as "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: A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.
c) Processing: Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
d) Restriction of processing: Restriction of processing means 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) Pseudonymisation: Pseudonymisation is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
(g) Controller: The controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for by Union or Member State law.
(h) Processor: A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
(i) Recipient: A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to which personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.
(h) Processor: A processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller. j) Third party: A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.
k) Consent: Consent means any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
3. Collection of general data and information
The Sina Knoll website collects a range of general data and information each time the website is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in the server's log files. The following data can be collected: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reached our website (known as the referrer), (4) the sub-pages accessed on our website by an accessing system, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an anonymized 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 attacks on our IT systems.
When using this general data and information, Sina Knoll does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. This information is required to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website and its advertising, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of our IT systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement agencies with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. Sina Knoll therefore uses this anonymously collected data and information for statistical analysis and to improve data protection and data security within our company, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data in the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
3.1. Browser Plugin
You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, please note that in this case, you may not be able to fully utilize all the functions of this website.
3.2. Cookies
This website complies with the obligation to inform users about the use of cookies. Cookies make websites more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Text files containing information based on user activity are temporarily stored in the user's browser. This allows for the definition and storage of browsing preferences and website settings. The stored cookies can be viewed and managed for each website:
• Chrome: Click the lock icon (for SSL-certified sites) or the information icon (i) next to the address bar. Select [Number] cookies are being used.
• Firefox: Click the icon to the left of the web address. Follow the prompt to the right and select "More information". Cookie management is located under “Privacy & History”
• Internet Explorer: Click the gear icon and select “Tools” > “Internet Options”. Click the “Privacy” tab. Under Settings, you will find the “Advanced” section with cookie management options.
By allowing cookies, you enable this website to adapt its content and structure to individual visitor needs. Website settings are stored temporarily and retrieved upon your next visit. With the implementation of the GDPR in 2018, website operators are obligated to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation published at https://eu-datenschutz.org/ and inform their users accordingly about the collection and processing of data. The lawfulness of processing is based on Chapter 2, Article 6 of the GDPR. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
3.3. Server-Log-Files
The website provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. This information includes: browser type and version, operating system used, referrer URL, hostname of the accessing computer, and time of the server request. This data cannot be attributed to specific individuals. This data is not merged with other data sources. We reserve the right to review this data retrospectively if we become aware of concrete indications of unlawful use.
4. SSL Encryption
This site uses SSL encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as the requests you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser's address bar changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser's address bar. When SSL encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
5. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data
The controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as provided for by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject. If the purpose of storage ceases to apply, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data shall be routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.
6. Rights of the Data Subject
6.1. Right to Confirmation
Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact an employee of the controller.
6.2. Right to Access
Every person whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller, at any time and free of charge, information about the personal data stored about him or her and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject the right to information regarding 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 or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations
• where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
• the existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing concerning the data subject or to object to such processing
• the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• where the personal data are not collected from the data subject: any available information as to their source
• the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject Data Subject
• Furthermore, the data subject has the right to obtain information as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
• If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
6.3. Right to Rectification
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to demand the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Furthermore, the data subject has the right, taking into account the purposes of the processing, to demand the completion of incomplete personal data — including by means of a supplementary statement. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of rectification, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
6.4. Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to demand that the controller erase personal data concerning them without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not necessary:
The personal data were collected or otherwise processed for purposes for which they are no longer necessary.
The data subject withdraws the consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR.
The personal data have been processed unlawfully.
Erasure of the personal data is required to fulfil a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
The personal data have been collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8(1) GDPR.
If one of the above-mentioned grounds applies and a data subject wishes to arrange for the erasure of personal data stored by Sina Knoll, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. The Sina Knoll employee will arrange for the erasure request to be complied with promptly. Where the personal data have been made public by Sina Knoll and our company, as controller, is obliged pursuant to Art. 17(1) GDPR to erase the personal data, Sina Knoll shall, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested those other controllers to erase any links to, or copies or replications of, that personal data, insofar as the processing is not required. The Sina Knoll employee will arrange for the necessary steps to be taken in the individual case.
6.5. Right to restriction of processing
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the European legislator, to demand that the controller restrict the processing if one of the following conditions applies:
• The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the 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 the restriction of their use instead.
• The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but the data subject requires them for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
• The data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override 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 by Sina Knoll, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time. The Sina Knoll employee will arrange for the restriction of the processing.
6.6. Right to data portability
Any person 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 transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data were provided, provided that the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant 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, when exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another controller, 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 may contact an employee of Sina Knoll at any time.
6.7. Right to object
Any person 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 Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. In the event of an objection, Sina Knoll will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or if the processing serves the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. If Sina Knoll processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data for such marketing. This also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to Sina Knoll regarding processing for direct marketing purposes, Sina Knoll will no longer process the personal data for these purposes. Furthermore, the data subject has the right to object—on grounds relating to their particular situation—to the processing of personal data concerning them carried out by Sina Knoll for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest. To exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of Sina Knoll directly. The data subject is also free, in the context of the use of information society services and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.
6.8. Automated individual decision-making, including profiling
Any person 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—which produces legal effects concerning them or similarly significantly affects them, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the data subject's explicit consent. If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is based on the data subject's explicit consent, Sina Knoll shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, which include at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express their point of view, and to contest the decision. If the data subject wishes to exercise rights concerning automated decision-making, they may contact an employee of the controller at any time.
6.9. Right to withdraw data protection consent
Any person 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 the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact an employee of the data controller at any time.
7. Data protection provisions regarding the use of Google Analytics (with anonymization function)
The data controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) into this website. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the gathering, collection, and analysis of data regarding the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects data including, among other things, the website from which a data subject arrived at a website (so-called referrers), which sub-pages of the website were accessed, and how often and for how long a sub-page was viewed. Web analytics is primarily used to optimize a website and to conduct cost-benefit analyses of online advertising. The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.
7.1. IP Anonymization
The controller uses the "_gat._anonymizeIp" extension for web analysis via Google Analytics. By means of this extension, the IP address of the data subject's internet connection is truncated and anonymized by Google when access to our websites originates from a Member State of the European Union or another contracting state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze visitor traffic on our website. Google uses the data and information obtained to, among other things, evaluate the use of our website, compile online reports for us detailing activities on our websites, and provide other services related to the use of our website. Google Analytics places a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. What cookies are has already been explained above. Placing the cookie enables Google to analyze the use of our website. Each time an individual page of this website—operated by the controller and featuring an integrated Google Analytics component—is accessed, the respective Google Analytics component automatically prompts the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system to transmit data to Google for the purpose of online analysis. As part of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the data subject's IP address; Google uses this information to, among other things, track the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently facilitate commission settlements. The cookie is used to store personal information, such as the time of access, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of the data subject's visits to our website. Each time our websites are visited, this personal data—including the IP address of the internet connection used by the data subject—is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. Google stores this personal data in the United States of America. Google may disclose this personal data collected via the technical process to third parties. As previously described, the data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by adjusting the settings of their internet browser accordingly, thereby permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Such a setting in the internet browser used would also prevent Google from placing a cookie on the data subject's information technology system. Furthermore, a cookie already set by Google Analytics can be deleted at any time via the internet browser or other software programs.
7.2. Browser Plugin and Objection to Data Collection
Furthermore, the data subject has the option to object to and prevent the collection of data generated by Google Analytics regarding the use of this website, as well as the processing of such data by Google. To do this, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on available at the link tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on informs Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data or information regarding website visits may be transmitted to Google Analytics. Google treats the installation of the browser add-on as an objection. If the data subject's information technology system is subsequently deleted, formatted, or reinstalled, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to disable Google Analytics again. Should the browser add-on be uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their sphere of control, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.
Further information and Google's applicable data protection provisions can be accessed at https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html.
Google Analytics is explained in greater detail at this link: https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.
8. Data protection provisions regarding the use and application of YouTube
The controller has integrated YouTube components into this website. YouTube is an online video portal that allows video publishers to upload video clips for free and enables other users to view, rate, and comment on them—also free of charge. YouTube permits the publication of all types of videos; consequently, full-length films and TV programs, as well as music videos, trailers, and user-generated content, are accessible via the portal. The operating company for 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.
Each time an individual page of this website—operated by the controller and featuring an integrated YouTube component (YouTube video)—is accessed, the respective YouTube component automatically prompts the internet browser on the data subject's information technology system to download a display of the corresponding YouTube component from YouTube. Further information regarding YouTube can be found at https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/de/.
8.1. Enhanced Privacy Mode
We use embedded YouTube videos in enhanced privacy mode. This mode is provided by YouTube and ensures that YouTube does not store cookies containing personal data on your computer simply because you visit the page containing the embedded video. Only your IP address is transmitted when accessing the webpage and embedding the videos. This address cannot be linked to you unless you have logged in to YouTube or another Google service—or are permanently logged in—prior to visiting the page. Once you start playing an embedded video by clicking on it, YouTube’s enhanced privacy mode ensures that only cookies containing no personally identifiable information are stored on your computer. These cookies can be blocked via appropriate browser settings and extensions (Source: YouTube “Enable enhanced privacy mode for embedded videos”). Further information regarding the embedding of YouTube videos can be found on YouTube’s information page: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780.
9. Data protection provisions regarding the use of Vimeo
We use the provider Vimeo, among others, to embed videos. Vimeo is operated by Vimeo, LLC, headquartered at 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011. We use Vimeo plugins on some of our web pages. When you access a page on our website that features such a plugin, a connection to the Vimeo servers is established, and the plugin is displayed. This transmits information to the Vimeo server regarding which of our web pages you have visited. If you are logged in as a Vimeo member, Vimeo associates this information with your personal user account. If you use the plugin—for example, by clicking the play button on a video—this information is also associated with your user account. You can prevent this association by logging out of your Vimeo user account and deleting the relevant Vimeo cookies before using our website. Further information on data processing and data protection by Vimeo can be found at http://www.vimeo.com/privacy.
10. Payment Method: Data Protection Provisions Regarding PayPal as a Payment Method
The controller has integrated components of PayPal into this website. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business accounts. PayPal also offers the option to process virtual payments via credit cards if a user does not maintain a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an email address; consequently, there is no traditional account number. PayPal enables the initiation of online payments to third parties as well as the receipt of payments. Furthermore, PayPal performs trustee functions and offers buyer protection services. The European operating company for PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. & Cie. S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
If the data subject selects "PayPal" as the payment option during the ordering process in our online shop, data concerning the data subject is automatically transmitted to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transmission of personal data required for payment processing. The personal data transmitted to PayPal generally includes the first name, surname, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. Personal data related to the specific order is also necessary for the execution of the purchase contract. The purpose of the data transmission is payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transmit personal data to PayPal, in particular, when there is a legitimate interest in doing so. Personal data exchanged between PayPal and the controller may be transmitted by PayPal to credit reference agencies. This transmission is intended for identity and creditworthiness checks. PayPal may share personal data with affiliated companies and service providers or subcontractors where necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or where data is to be processed on its behalf. The data subject has the right to revoke their consent to the processing of personal data by PayPal at any time. Such revocation does not affect personal data that must be processed, used, or transmitted for the purpose of (contractually required) payment processing. PayPal’s applicable data protection policies can be accessed at https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
11. Legal basis for processing
Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR serves as the legal basis for our company 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 to which the data subject is a party—such as in processing operations required for the delivery of goods or the provision of another service or counter-performance—the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. The same applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual measures, for instance, in cases of inquiries regarding our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation requiring the processing of personal data—such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations—the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data might become necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured on our premises and their name, age, health insurance details, or other vital information had to be passed on to a doctor, hospital, or other third party. In such an instance, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) of the GDPR. Finally, processing operations may be based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases if the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and fundamental freedoms of the data subject do not override that interest. Such processing operations are permitted, in particular, because they have been 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 controller (Recital 47, second sentence, of the GDPR).
12. Legitimate interests in processing pursued by the controller or a third party
Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, our legitimate interest is the conduct of our business activities for the benefit of the well-being of all our employees and shareholders.
13. Period for which the personal data will be stored
The criterion for the storage period of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. Upon expiry of that period, the corresponding data are routinely deleted, provided they are no longer required for the performance or initiation of a contract.
14. Statutory or contractual requirements to provide personal data; necessity for the conclusion of a contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide such data
We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may result from contractual provisions (e.g., information regarding the contractual partner). Sometimes, the conclusion of a contract may require a data subject to provide us with personal data that must subsequently be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data when our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would result in the contract with the data subject not being concluded. Before providing personal data, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what consequences would arise from a failure to provide the personal data.
15. Existence of automated decision-making
As a responsible company, we do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling.
16. Objection to promotional emails
We hereby object to the use of contact details published in compliance with legal notice requirements for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and information materials. The site operators expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited promotional information being sent, such as via spam emails.
17. Subscription to our newsletter
Users are given the opportunity to subscribe to our company’s newsletter on Sina Knoll’s website. The specific personal data transmitted to the data controller when subscribing to the newsletter is indicated by the input form used for this purpose. Sina Knoll informs customers and business partners about company offers at regular intervals via the newsletter.
In principle, the data subject can only receive our company’s newsletter if (1) the data subject possesses a valid email address and (2) the data subject registers to receive the newsletter. For legal reasons, a confirmation email is sent to the email address initially registered by the data subject for the newsletter using the double opt-in procedure. This confirmation email serves to verify whether the owner of the email address (the data subject) has authorized receipt of the newsletter.
When registering for the newsletter, we also store the IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to the computer system used by the data subject at the time of registration, as well as the date and time of registration. Collecting this data is necessary to trace any (potential) misuse of a data subject's email address at a later date and thus serves the legal protection of the data controller.
The personal data collected during newsletter registration is used exclusively for sending our newsletter. Furthermore, newsletter subscribers may be informed via email if necessary for the operation of the newsletter service or related registration—for instance, in the event of changes to the newsletter offering or technical specifications. Personal data collected as part of the newsletter service is not disclosed to third parties. Data subjects may cancel their newsletter subscription at any time. Consent given by the data subject for the storage of personal data for newsletter distribution may be revoked at any time. A corresponding link for revoking consent is included in every newsletter. Additionally, it is possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter directly via the data controller's website or by notifying the data controller through other means.
18. Newsletter Tracking
Sina Knoll’s newsletters contain so-called tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in emails sent in HTML format to enable log file recording and analysis. This allows for a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Based on the embedded tracking pixel, Sina Knoll can determine whether and when an email was opened by the data subject and which links within the email were accessed by the data subject. Such personal data collected via the tracking pixels contained in the newsletters are stored and analyzed by the controller to optimize newsletter distribution and to better tailor the content of future newsletters to the data subject's interests. This personal data is not passed on to third parties. Data subjects have the right to revoke the separate declaration of consent given via the double opt-in procedure at any time. Following such a revocation, this personal data will be deleted by the controller. Sina Knoll automatically treats unsubscribing from the newsletter as a revocation of consent.