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Privacy policy

1. data protection at a glance

General information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our data protection declaration listed below this text.

Data collection on this website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator's contact details in the "Information on the controller" section of this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

On the one hand, your data is collected when you provide it to us. This may, for example, be data that you enter in a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically or with your consent by our IT systems when you visit the website. This is primarily technical data (e.g. internet browser, operating system or time of page view). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?

Some of the data is collected to ensure that the website is provided without errors. Other data can be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have with regard to your data?

You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. You also have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

You can contact us at any time if you have further questions on the subject of data protection.

Analysis tools and tools from third-party providers

When you visit this website, your surfing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done with so-called analysis programs.

Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

Webflow

We host our website with Webflow (Webflow, Inc., 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA). When you visit our website, Webflow collects log files including your IP address. Webflow uses necessary cookies for page display, certain functions and security. Details can be found in Webflow's privacy policy: EU & Swiss Privacy Policy | Webflow 121.

The use of Webflow is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR due to our interest in a reliable website presentation. If consent has been given, the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on EU standard contractual clauses. Find out more: EU & Swiss Privacy Policy | Webflow 121.

We have a data protection-compliant order processing contract with Webflow, which ensures that data is processed in accordance with our instructions and the GDPR.

Order processing

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract prescribed by data protection law, which guarantees that it processes the personal data of our website visitors only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3 General notes and mandatory information

Data protection

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. when communicating by email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Note on the responsible body

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

VentureLink PartnersGmbH
Grüneburgweg 58-62
60322 Frankfurt am Main
Management: Jannes von Lintel

E-Mail: contact@venture-link.de

The controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage duration

Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you assert a justified request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g. retention periods under tax or commercial law); in the latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons no longer apply.

General information on the legal basis for data processing on this website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR, insofar as special categories of data are processed in accordance with Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR. In the event of express consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out on the basis of Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information in your end device (e.g. via device fingerprinting), the data processing is also carried out on the basis of Section 25 (1) TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required to fulfill the contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if this is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR. Data processing may also be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Information on the relevant legal bases in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Recipients of personal data

As part of our business activities, we work together with various external bodies. In some cases, it is also necessary to transfer personal data to these external bodies. We only pass on personal data to external bodies if this is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obliged to do so (e.g. passing on data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the transfer in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR or if another legal basis permits the transfer of data. When using processors, we only pass on our customers' personal data on the basis of a valid contract for order processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

The company is certified in accordance with the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF undertakes to comply with these data protection standards. Further information on this can be obtained from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participant- detail?contact=true&id=a2zt0000000GnjcAAC&status=Active

Revocation of your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation If the data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e or f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The respective legal basis on which processing is based can be found in this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data concerned unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims (objection pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR).

Right to object to data collection in special cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

If data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e or f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The respective legal basis on which processing is based can be found in this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data concerned unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims (objection pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR). If your personal data is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of such marketing, including profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will subsequently no longer be used for the purpose of direct marketing (objection pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR).

Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged violation. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.

Right to data portability

Right to object to the collection of data in special cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

If data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e or f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The respective legal basis on which processing is based can be found in this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data concerned unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims (objection pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR).

Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In the event of breaches of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done insofar as it is technically feasible.

Information, correction and deletion

Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients and the purpose of the data processing and, if necessary, a right to correction or deletion of this data at any time. You can contact us at any time if you have further questions on the subject of personal data.

Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to do this. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:

If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we generally need time to verify this. You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data for the duration of the review.
If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of erasure.

If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it for the exercise, defense or assertion of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data - apart from its storage - may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or of a Member State.

SSL or TLS encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser line.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Objection to advertising e-mails

We hereby object to the use of contact data published as part of our obligation to provide a legal notice for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and information material. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam e-mails.

Data processing (purpose)

We process personal data that we receive from you as part of the use of our website and, if applicable, our business relationship. We process personal data in accordance with the provisions of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:

If you have given us your consent to process personal data for specific purposes, in particular for contacting you (e.g. via our contact form or by e-mail to process and handle your inquiry, sending newsletters, advertising by telephone, e-mail, SMS, etc.), the lawfulness of this processing is based on your consent.

Any consent given can be revoked at any time. Please note that the revocation is only effective for the future. Processing that took place before the revocation is therefore not affected by the revocation. The revocation can be sent to the contact details above.

‍Consent, Art. 6 para. 1a GDPR
When you contact us (via contact form or email), your data will be processed on the basis of the implementation of pre-contractual measures, Art. 6 para. 1b GDPR, in addition to any consent given to process the contact request and its handling. Implementation of pre-contractual measures at the request of the person, Art. 6 para. 1b GDPR
As an intermediary, we process the personal data of applicants for permanent positions for the purpose of providing support in the search for projects or support in handling the application process with our customers. Processing begins when the application form on our website is sent to us. By submitting the application form, you consent to the corresponding forwarding of your personal data to potential clients or potential employers. If we do not find a customer or employer for you, the application documents will be deleted by us no later than six months after notification of the final rejection decision, provided that no other legitimate interests on our part prevent deletion or you have given us your consent to further storage of the data for future offers. Consent, Art. 6 para. 1a GDPR and implementation of pre-contractual measures at the request of the person and implementation of a contract, Art. 6 para. 1b GDPR
We process your access data (see data listed above under point 2) to protect our legitimate interests or those of third parties. We pursue the following legitimate interests in particular:

- Ensuring IT security, in particular the security of the website;

- advertising or market and opinion research, unless you have objected to the use of your data;

- Assertion of legal claims and defense in legal disputes;

As part of the balancing of interests to safeguard legitimate interests, Art. 6 para. 1f GDPR

Data storage (location)

Within the company, those departments that require your data to fulfill our contractual and legal obligations will have access to it.

Processors employed by us (Art. 28 GDPR) may also receive data for the above-mentioned purposes. These are companies in the categories of IT services, logistics, printing services, telecommunications, debt collection, advice and consulting as well as sales and marketing. If we use processors to provide our services, we take appropriate legal precautions and appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the protection of personal data in accordance with the relevant legal regulations.

Data will only be passed on to third parties within the framework of legal requirements. We only pass on user data to third parties if this is necessary, for example, on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) GDPR for contractual purposes or on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. GDPR in the economic and effective operation of our business operations or you have consented to the transfer of data. When using the website for purely informational purposes, we do not pass on any data to third parties.

Data storage (length)

For security reasons (e.g. to clarify acts of abuse or fraud), log file information is stored for a maximum of four weeks and then deleted (see point 2 above). Data whose further storage is required for evidentiary purposes is excluded from deletion until the respective incident has been finally clarified.

Where necessary, we process and store your personal data for the duration of our business relationship, which also includes, for example, the initiation and execution of a contract via the contact form or by email.

In addition, we are subject to various retention and documentation obligations, including those arising from the German Commercial Code (HGB) and the German Fiscal Code (AO). The retention and documentation periods specified there are two to ten years.

Finally, the storage period is also assessed according to the statutory limitation periods, which, for example, according to Sections 195 et seq. of the German Civil Code (BGB), are generally three years, but in certain cases can be up to thirty years, whereby the regular limitation period is three years.

Data in a third country or international transfers

The data provided will be processed within the European Union and in the USA. Please note that with recipients of your data for countries without an adequacy decision by the Commission under Article 45 GDPR, as is the case with the USA, we either ensure that they are certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield (such as Google). This is in order to protect your data and to achieve an adequate level of protection for your personal data.

Data protection rights

Every data subject has the right of access under Art. 15 GDPR (i.e. you have the right to request information about your personal data stored by us at any time),
the right to rectification under Art. 16 GDPR (i.e. in the event that your personal data is incorrect or incomplete, you can request the rectification of this data), the right to erasure under Art. 17 GDPR and the right to restriction of processing under Art. 18 GDPR (i.e. you may have the right to request the erasure or restriction of processing of your personal data if, for example, there is no longer a legitimate business purpose for such processing and legal storage obligations do not require further storage), the right to data portability under Art. 18 GDPR. restriction of the processing of your personal data if, for example, there is no longer a legitimate business purpose for such processing and statutory retention obligations do not require further storage),
the right to data portability under Art. 20 GDPR (i.e. you may have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance).

Furthermore, you can revoke your consent with effect for the future.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR in conjunction with Section 19 BDSG). You can find the supervisory authority responsible for you at https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html

We would also like to draw your attention to your right to object in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR:

Information about your right to object in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning you which is based on Article 6(1)(e) GDPR (data processing in the public interest) and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (data processing on the basis of a balancing of interests); this also applies to profiling based on this provision within the meaning of Article 4(4) GDPR, which we use for questionnaire evaluation or for advertising purposes.

If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

In individual cases, we process your personal data for direct marketing purposes. You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, we will no longer process your personal data for these purposes.

The objection can be made in any form and there are no costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic rates.

If possible, the objection should be addressed to:

VentureLink Partners GmbH

contact@venture-link.de

Automated decision-making in individual cases, including profiling

When you access our website or contact us by form or email, we generally do not use fully automated decision-making pursuant to Article 22 GDPR. If we use these procedures in individual cases, we will inform you of this separately if this is required by law. We do not process your data automatically with the aim of evaluating certain personal aspects (profiling).

Obligation to provide data

As part of our website, you must provide the personal data that is technically necessary for the use of our website or for IT security reasons. If you do not provide the aforementioned data, you will not be able to use our website.

When contacting us by form or e-mail, you only need to provide the personal data required to process your request. Otherwise we will not be able to process your request.

4. data collection on this website cookies

Our Internet pages use so-called "cookies". Cookies are small data packets and do not cause any damage to your end device. They are stored on your device either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your end device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.

Cookies may originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g. cookies for processing payment services).

Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g. the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies can be used to evaluate user behavior or for advertising purposes.

Cookies that are required to carry out the electronic communication process, to provide certain functions that you have requested (e.g. for the shopping cart function) or to optimize the website (e.g. cookies to measure the web audience) (necessary cookies) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent to the storage of cookies and comparable recognition technologies has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG); the consent can be revoked at any time.

You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be restricted.

You can find out which cookies and services are used on this website in this privacy policy.

Contact form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in the event of follow-up questions. We will not pass on this data without your consent.

This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR if your request is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this has been requested; the consent can be revoked at any time.

We will retain the data you provide on the contact form until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for its storage, or the purpose for its storage no longer pertains (e.g. after fulfilling your request). Mandatory statutory provisions - in particular retention periods - remain unaffected.

Request by e-mail, telephone or fax

If you contact us by e-mail, telephone or fax, we will store and process your inquiry, including all personal data (name, inquiry), for the purpose of processing your request. We will not pass on this data without your consent.

This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR if your request is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you send to us via contact requests will remain with us until you ask us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g. after your request has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions - in particular statutory retention periods - remain unaffected.

5. data protection information for applicants

With the following information, we would like to give you an overview of the processing of your personal data as an applicant for a job offer or as part of an unsolicited application. This also applies to applications via the website, applications by e-mail, social media or external job advertisements.

Who is responsible for data processing in the application process?

The controller within the meaning of the GDPR is

VentureLink PartnersGmbH
Grüneburgweg 58-62
60322 Frankfurt am Main
Management: Jannes von Lintel

If you have any questions about the processing of your personal data as part of the application process or about data protection in general, you can contact contact@venture-link.de at any time.

What data do we process as part of the application process?

In the application process, we only process the personal data that you send us with your application. As a rule, this is the following data:

Surname, first name and date of birth; contact details (telephone number, e-mail address); application data such as CV, cover letter and references; if applicable, an application photo; account details in the case of reimbursement of travel expenses; if applicable, further information that you provide during the interview.III. For what purposes and on what legal basis is the data processed?

We process the data provided by you to check your application and your suitability for the advertised position and to carry out the application process. The legal basis in this respect is § 26 BDSG.

It may also be necessary for your data to be processed for the defense or enforcement of legal claims. Our legitimate interest also lies in this purpose. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR.

If your application documents contain special categories of personal data in accordance with Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR, we will process these as part of the application process to exercise rights or fulfill obligations under labor law, social security law and social protection. The legal basis in this respect is Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. c GDPR in conjunction with Art. Art. 9 para. 2 lit. b GDPR and Section 26 para. 3 BDSG.

When do we delete your data?

Your data will be deleted no later than 12 months after the end of the application process for the position for which you have applied, unless you have been hired.

Alternatively, we can delete your data at any time on request. Please send an e-mail to contact@venture-link.de.

To which recipients will your data be passed on?

Your applicant data will only be passed on to the companies or persons who need it to carry out the application process and to check the applicants. For this purpose, we obtain written confirmation from the applicants.

In addition, your application data may be passed on to processors in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

Data is not transferred to a third country.

Your rights as a data subject

As a data subject, you are entitled to the following rights. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact contact@venture-link.de.

In addition, pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data which is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority in accordance with Art. 77 (1) GDPR.

6. analysis tools

This website uses the web analysis service Google Analytics from Google Inc. ("Google") on the basis of our legitimate interests, i.e. in the interest of analyzing and optimizing this website. The web analysis service Google Analytics uses cookies. The information generated by this cookie about the use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

Google is certified in accordance with the EU-US Privacy Shield Agreement and thus offers a guarantee of compliance with European data protection law(https://www.privacyshield.gov).

Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate the use of our website by our users, to compile reports on the activities within this website and to provide us with further services associated with the use of this website. Pseudonymous user profiles can be created from the processed data.

We use Google Analytics with activated IP anonymization. This means that the IP address of users is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there.

The IP address transmitted by the user's browser will not be merged with other Google data. Users can prevent the storage of cookies by setting their browser software accordingly; users can also prevent the collection of the data generated by the cookie and the transmission to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

Further information on data processing by Google, setting and objection options can be found on the Google website at https://www.google.de

7. further services

Functions of the Xing service of XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany, may be integrated into our website. When you access Xing, a connection to XING AG servers is established via your browser, but Xing does not store any personal data and, in particular, no IP addresses. There is also no evaluation of your usage behavior through the use of cookies in connection with the "XING Share Button". Xing's current data protection information can be viewed at the following link: https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

Our website may use social plugins ("plugins") from Instagram, which is operated by Instagram LLC, 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA ("Instagram"). The plugins are marked with an Instagram logo, for example in the form of an "Instagram camera". An overview of the Instagram plugins and their appearance can be found here: http://blog.instagram.com/post/36222022872/introducing-instagram-badges When you visit a page on our website that contains such a plugin, your browser establishes a direct connection to Instagram's servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted by Instagram directly to your browser and integrated into the page. Through this integration, Instagram receives the information that your browser has accessed the corresponding page of our website, even if you do not have an Instagram profile or are not currently logged in to Instagram. This information (including your IP address) is transmitted directly from your browser to an Instagram server in the USA and stored there. If you are logged in to Instagram, Instagram can directly associate your visit to our website with your Instagram account. If you interact with the plugins, for example by clicking the "Instagram" button, this information is also transmitted directly to an Instagram server and stored there. The information is also published on your Instagram account and displayed to your contacts there. The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Instagram as well as your rights in this regard and setting options to protect your privacy can be found in Instagram's data protection information: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388/ If you do not want Instagram to assign the data collected via our website directly to your Instagram account, you must log out of Instagram before visiting our website. You can also completely prevent the Instagram plugins from loading with add-ons for your browser, e.g. with the script blocker "NoScript" (http://noscript.net/).

8. social media presence

You can find us on social networks and platforms so that we can also communicate with you there and inform you about our services. We would like to point out that your data may be processed outside the European Union and that the data is generally processed there for market research and advertising purposes. Usage profiles can be created from the usage behavior and the resulting interests of the users. These usage profiles can in turn be used, for example, to place advertisements inside and outside the platforms that presumably correspond to the interests of the users. For this purpose, cookies may be stored on the users' computers, in which the usage behavior and interests of the users are stored. Other data may also be stored in these user profiles, in particular if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in to them.the processing of users' personal data is based on our legitimate interests in the broadest possible communication with our users in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If the respective social networks obtain consent for data processing, the legal basis for processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. For information about the respective processing and the respective objection options, we refer to the following linked data protection declarations of the providers:

Google/ YouTube (Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy, Opt-Out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated, Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active.Instagram (Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA) - Privacy Policy/ Opt-Out: http://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/.

LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland) - Privacy Policy https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy , Opt-Out: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out, Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000L0UZAA0&status=Active.Xing (XING AG, Dammtorstraße 29-32, 20354 Hamburg, Germany) - Privacy Policy/ Opt-Out: https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung.Im In the case of requests for information and the assertion of user rights, we recommend that these are asserted directly with the providers, as the providers have direct access to the data. Should you nevertheless require support, you can contact us using the contact details above

9. plugins and tools Google Fonts (local hosting)

This site uses so-called Google Fonts, which are provided by Google, for the uniform display of fonts. Google Fonts are installed locally. There is no connection to Google servers.

Further information about Google Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.