C. Special forms of use of websites

1. use of our e-mail contact
   (1) It is possible to contact us via the e-mail address provided on our website. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.
   No data will be passed on to third parties in this context. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.
   (2) The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given consent.
   The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If the e-mail contact is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.
   (3) The processing of personal data from the e-mail serves us solely to process the contact. In the case of contact by e-mail, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in the processing of the data.
   The other personal data processed during the sending process is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
   (4) The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required 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 is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.
   The user has the option of withdrawing his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
2. Online meetings via Teams
   We use Microsoft Teams on our website to hold online meetings. The provider of the service is the American company Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA.
   The information collected is stored on Microsoft servers, outside of Europe, mainly in the USA. According to the Data Privacy Framework for secure data transfer from the EU to the USA, the use of all US service providers that are certified under the DPF is legally secure (click here for the official DPF list). According to the current status, Microsoft is DPF certified and thus officially complies with applicable data protection laws for international data transfers. We have also agreed so-called standard data protection clauses with the providers, the purpose of which is to maintain an adequate level of data protection in the third country.Click here for the official DPF listAccording to the current status, Microsoft is DPF certified and thus officially complies with applicable data protection laws for international data transfers. We have also agreed so-called standard data protection clauses with the providers, the purpose of which is to maintain an adequate level of data protection in the third country.
   You can find out more about data protection at Microsoft here: https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement
3. Use of Real Cookie Banner
   Our website uses the Real Cookie Banner tool to manage consents to the storage of cookies and similar technologies in compliance with data protection regulations. The provider is the German company devowl.io GmbH, Tannet 12 in 94539 Grafling.
   Real Cookie Banner records which cookies may be set and documents the user's consent. The processing of the data is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR in order to comply with our obligations to obtain consent.
   Real Cookie Banner sets technically necessary cookies to store users' consent preferences. These cookies are essential to ensure that the selected cookie settings are taken into account on future visits to our website. The data collected will not be disclosed to third parties and will only be used for the purposes of managing and documenting consent.
   The user has the option of changing the cookie settings at any time via the corresponding button on our website or revoking the consent given. For more information about how Real Cookie Banner works, please refer to the provider's privacy policy: https://devowl.io/privacy-policy/. https://devowl.io/privacy-policy/.
4. All in One SEO
   Our website uses the All in One SEO plugin, a search engine optimization tool. This plugin helps us improve our website's visibility in search engines by analyzing pages and generating meta data. No personal data of the users is collected directly, but data about the behaviour of the users can be processed through the integration of tracking technologies and cookies (e.g. when using Google Analytics in conjunction with this plugin). The processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. For more information, please refer to the Privacy Policy of All in One SEO: https://aioseo.com/privacy-policy/.
5. Extendify WordPress Onboarding and KI-Assistant
   Our website uses the Extendify WordPress Onboarding plugin and AI Assistant. This plugin helps us personalize the user experience through AI-powered features that provide suggestions for content and layouts on the website. As part of the processing, usage data such as IP addresses or interaction data could be processed. The processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interests in a user-friendly design of the website in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. For more information on data processing by Extendify, please visit the provider's website: https://extendify.com/privacy-policy/.
6. Secure Custom Fields
   Our website uses the Secure Custom Fields plugin, which is used to store and manage custom data fields. If this plugin contains personal data, for example in connection with registrations or customer information, this data will be stored securely on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR for the performance of a contract or on the basis of our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. All personal data is protected from unauthorized access by appropriate technical and organizational measures.
7. Single Sign-On
   On our website, we offer the option of registering using single sign-on. This feature allows users to log in to our website using third-party credentials (e.g., Google, Facebook, etc.). As part of the registration process, data such as user name, e-mail address and other authentication data may be collected and processed. This data is only used for authentication and to provide our services. Data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR for the performance of the user contract. For further information on the processing by the respective third-party provider, please refer to their privacy policy.
8. Safety
   To ensure the security of our website, we use a security plugin that regularly stores data such as IP addresses, login attempts, error logs and other security-related information. This data is used exclusively to defend against attacks, to ensure the functionality of our website and to prevent security breaches. The processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest in securing our website in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The stored data is regularly deleted if it is no longer needed to detect and prevent security incidents.
9. Performance
   Our website uses a performance plugin that optimises loading times and usability by storing certain data about the use of our website. This may include technical data such as the user's IP address, loading times and interactions with the website. This data is used solely to improve the performance of our website and to provide an optimal user experience. The processing is carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.