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Contact details

RUGE FEHSENFELD Partnerschaft mbB
Lawyers Tax Consultants
Essener Bogen 23
22419 Hamburg

T +49 (0)40 528 403 – 0
F +49 (0)40 528 403 – 10

info@rugefehsenfeld.de
www.rugefehsenfeld.de

Name and legal form

RUGE FEHSENFELD Partnerschaft mbB Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater is a partnership of lawyers and tax advisors with limited professional liability.

Registration and registered office

The registered office of the partnership is Hamburg. The partnership is registered with the Hamburg District Court under the registration number PR 1037. The VAT ID is DE303422582.

Partners and representation

The partners of the partnership are lawyer Bastian Ruge and lawyer/tax consultant Sascha Fehsenfeld. Each partner has sole power of representation.

Professional titles, competent chambers, dispute resolution

Bastian Ruge is a lawyer (Federal Republic of Germany) and a member of the Hanseatic Bar Association, Valentinskamp 88, 20355 Hamburg.

Sascha Fehsenfeld is a lawyer (Federal Republic of Germany) and a member of the Hanseatic Bar Association, Valentinskamp 88, 20355 Hamburg and a tax consultant (Federal Republic of Germany) and a member of the Hamburg Chamber of Tax Consultants, Raboisen 32, 20095 Hamburg.

In the event of disputes between tax advisors and their clients, there is the possibility of out-of-court mediation with the Hamburg Chamber of Tax Advisors upon request (Section 76 (2) No. 3 StBerG).

In the event of disputes between lawyers and their clients, there is the possibility of out-of-court dispute resolution upon request at the Hamburg Bar Association (Section 73 (2) No. 3 in conjunction with Section 73 (5) BRAO) or at the arbitration board of the legal profession at the Federal Bar Association (Section 191f BRAO), which can be found on the website of the Federal Bar Association (www.brak.de). The arbitration board can be contacted at Rauchstraße 26, 10787 Berlin.

There is no obligation and no willingness to participate in a dispute resolution procedure before a consumer arbitration board.

Relevant professional regulations

For tax consultants: Tax Consultancy Act (StBerG), Ordinance on the Implementation of the Regulations on Tax Consultants, Tax Agents and Tax Consultancy Companies (DVStB), Professional Code for Tax Consultants (BOStB), Tax Consultant Fee Ordinance (StBGebV). The professional regulations can be viewed on the website of the Federal Chamber of Tax Consultants (www.bstbk.de).

For lawyers: Federal Lawyers’ Act (BRAO), Lawyers’ Fees Act (RVG), Professional Code of Conduct (BORA), Code of Conduct for Lawyers in the European Union (CCBE). The professional regulations can be viewed on the website of the German Federal Bar Association (www.brak.de).

Tax advisors and lawyers are prohibited from representing conflicting interests by professional regulations (Section 6 BOStB, Section 43a (4) BRAO). Before accepting a mandate, we therefore always check whether there is a conflict of interest.

Professional liability insurance

Professional liability insurance is held with ERGO Versicherung AG, Victoriaplatz 1, 40198 Düsseldorf. The geographical scope of the insurance cover includes activities in Europe and therefore at least meets the requirements of the professional regulations.

Copyright

The copyright to the content of this website and parts thereof is owned by the partnership or the party that has granted the partnership the corresponding rights of use. Individual parts of this website may be downloaded, temporarily stored and printed for exclusive use within your company. Any other reproduction, transmission or distribution of any content of this website, in particular by downloading, saving or printing, is not permitted without the prior written consent of the partnership.

Responsible for the content according to § 18 Abs. 2 MStV

Attorney Bastian Ruge LL.M.
Essener Bogen 23
22419 Hamburg

Liability and disclaimer

The contents of external web links are not checked by us. Any liability in connection with the use of the web links or reliance on their accuracy is therefore excluded. The information contained on this website is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. The legal information on this website and all disputes arising from or in connection with the content of this website are subject to the law of the Federal Republic of Germany.

I. Contact details of the controller and the data protection officer

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is the

Company:

RUGE FEHSENFELD Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater Partnerschaft mbB

Contact person:

Bastian Ruge LL.M.; Sascha Fehsenfeld LL.M.

Address:

Essener Bogen 23, 22419 Hamburg

Telephone:

004940 – 528 403-0

E-Mail:

s.fehsenfeld@rugefehsenfeld.de

Website:

www.rugefehsenfeld.de

Contact details of the data protection officer

Name:

Lawyer Jens Kristian Peichl

Address:

Saseler Chaussee 111, 22393 Hamburg

E-Mail:

datenschutz@rugefehsenfeld.de

II General information on data processing

1. scope of the processing of personal data

We collect and use personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The collection and use of personal data takes place regularly only with the consent of the user. An exception applies in cases where prior consent cannot be obtained for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis for the processing of personal data.

When processing personal data that is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures.

Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis.

In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

3 Data erasure and storage duration

The personal data of the data subject will be erased or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Data may also be stored if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.

III Provision of the website and creation of log files

1. description and scope of data processing

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.

The following data is collected:

  • (1) IP address of the client
  • (2) Timestamp of the access point
  • (3) Information about the http request (method, resource, protocol version)
  • (4) Status code with which the server responded to the request
  • (5) Information about the browser type and version used
  • (6) Websites from which the user’s system accesses our website

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

2 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3 Purpose of the data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the website to be delivered to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.

The data is stored in log files to ensure the functionality of the website. We also use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. The data is not analyzed for marketing purposes in this context. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

4 Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

If the data is stored in log files, this is the case after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymized so that it is no longer possible to identify the accessing client.

5. possibility of objection and removal

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files are absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility for the user to object.

IV. Use of cookies

1. description and scope of data processing

Some of the Internet pages use so-called cookies. Cookies do not damage your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies are used to make our website more user-friendly, effective and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies”. They are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your end device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

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.

Cookies that are not technically necessary (e.g. analysis cookies) are only set with express consent using Borlabs Cookie, see point “V. Borlabs Cookie” of this privacy policy.

2 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically unnecessary cookies (e.g. for analysis purposes) is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a, f GDPR if the user has given consent to this.

3. purpose of the data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary for the browser to be recognized even after a page change.

The user data collected by technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles.

Analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer.

These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

4 Duration of storage, objection and removal options

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted by it to our website. As a user, you therefore have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.

V. Borlabs Cookie

1. description and scope of data processing

This website uses Borlabs Cookie (Borlabs – Benjamin A. Bornschein, Georg-Wilhelm-Straße 17, 21107 Hamburg; hereinafter referred to as “Borlabs”) to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies in your browser and to document your consent in accordance with data protection regulations.

When you enter our website, a Borlabs cookie with your cookie preferences is stored in your browser; the consents you have given or the revocation of these consents are therefore stored. Borlabs Cookie does not store any personal data. No data is passed on to the provider of Borlabs.

2 Legal basis for data processing

We are obliged to obtain the consent of users in a verifiable form with regard to the use of non-essential cookies; this is only possible through the use of cookies such as Borlabs. The legal basis is therefore Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.

3 Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of using Borlabs cookie consent technology is to obtain the legally required consent for the use of non-essential cookies.

4. duration of storage, possibility of objection and removal

The data collected will be stored until you ask us to delete it or you delete the Borlabs cookie yourself or the purpose for data storage no longer applies, unless mandatory legal deadlines require further storage. Further information on data processing by Borlabs Cookie can be found at https://de.borlabs.io/kb/welche-daten-speichert-borlabs-cookie/.

VI Contact form and email contact

1. description and scope of data processing

There is a contact form on our website that can be used to contact us electronically. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. These data are

  • (1) Name
  • (2) Telephone number
  • (3) e-mail address

The date and time of registration are also saved when the message is sent.

Your consent is obtained for the processing of the data as part of the sending process and reference is made to this privacy policy.

Alternatively, you can contact us via the e-mail address provided. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored.

The data will not be passed on to third parties in this context. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2 Legal basis for data processing

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 e-mail 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 Purpose of the data processing

The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact. If you contact us by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.

The other personal data processed during the sending process serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

4 Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by e-mail, 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 additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5. possibility of objection and removal

The user has the option of withdrawing their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by e-mail, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR, provided that there are reasons for this arising from your particular situation or the objection is directed against direct advertising. In the latter case, you have a general right to object, which will be implemented by us without specifying a particular situation.

If you wish to exercise your right of revocation or objection, simply send an e-mail to info@rugefehsenfeld.de.

All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

VII Google Analytics

1. scope of the processing of personal data

We use Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Ltd (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; hereinafter referred to as “Google”), for the purpose of designing and continuously optimizing our website in line with requirements. In this context, pseudonymized user profiles are created and cookies are used. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website, such as

  • Browser type/version,
  • operating system used,
  • Referrer URL (the previously visited page),
  • Host name of the accessing computer (IP address),
  • time of the server request,

are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The information is used to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage for the purposes of market research and the needs-based design of this website. This information may also be transferred to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on our behalf. Under no circumstances will your IP address be merged with other Google data. The IP addresses are anonymized so that an assignment is not possible (IP masking).

2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Google Analytics enables us to find out how the website is used and thus to constantly optimize our offer. For these purposes, our legitimate interest also lies in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3 Purpose of the data processing

Through Google Analytics, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer.

4 Duration of storage, objection and removal options

You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.

You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing a browser add-on(https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de).

As an alternative to the browser add-on, especially for browsers on mobile devices, you can also prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by clicking on this link: Deactivate Google Analytics. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent the future collection of your data when you visit this website. The opt-out cookie is only valid in this browser and only for our website and is stored on your device. If you delete the cookies in this browser, you must set the opt-out cookie again.

Further information on data protection in connection with Google Analytics can be found in the Analytics Help (https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de).

Data stored by Google at user and event level that is linked to cookies, user IDs or advertising IDs (e.g. DoubleClick cookies, Android advertising ID) is anonymized or deleted after 14 months. For details, please see the following link: /https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7667196?hl=de)

VIII. Google Ads

1. scope of the processing of personal data

We use Google Ads, an advertising and web analysis service of Google Ltd (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; hereinafter referred to as “Google”), for the purpose of designing and continuously optimizing our pages to meet your needs. In this context, pseudonymized user profiles are created and cookies with information on interactions and a unique identifier for the user or the ad click are used. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website, such as

  • Browser type/version,
  • operating system used,
  • Referrer URL (the previously visited page),
  • Host name of the accessing computer (IP address),
  • time of the server request,

are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The information is used to evaluate the use of the website with regard to advertising placed, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage for the purposes of market research and the needs-based design of these web pages. This information may also be transferred to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process this data on our behalf. Under no circumstances will your IP address be merged with other Google data. The IP addresses are anonymized so that an assignment is not possible (IP masking).

2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data

If we have asked for your consent and you have given it, the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If we have not asked for your consent, the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the optimization of our online offer and our marketing.

3 Purpose of the data processing

We process your personal data in order to measure the reach of our online offer, to design it in line with your needs and interests and thus to optimize our online offer and our marketing.

4 Duration of storage, objection and removal options

You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website.

Below we provide you with links for typical browsers where you can find further information on managing cookie settings:

Firefox: (https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/cookies-erlauben-und-ablehnen).

Chrome: (https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=de&hlrm=en&answer=95647).

Internet Explorer/Edge: ( https://windows.microsoft.com/de-DE/windows-vista/Block-or-allow-cookies).

Safari: (https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac ).

Opera: ( https://help.opera.com/de/latest/web-preferences/#cookies).

Yandex: ( https://browser.yandex.com/help/personal-data-protection/cookies.html).

Further objection options can be found under the following links:

(https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/).

(https://youradchoices.ca/en/tools).

(https://optout.aboutads.info).

(https://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1).

Further information on data protection in connection with Google Ads can be found in the Analytics Help (https://policies.google.com/?hl=de).

IX. Facebook plugin

Plugins of the social network Facebook, provider Facebook Ltd (Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; hereinafter referred to as “Facebook”), are integrated on our pages. You can recognize the Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the “Like” button on our website. You can find an overview of the Facebook plugins here: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.

1. scope of the processing of personal data

When you visit our pages, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Facebook server via the plugin. Facebook receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address. If you click on the Facebook “Like” button while you are logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to our pages with your user account. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by Facebook. Further information on this can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy at http://dede.facebook.com/policy.php.

2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the processing of personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3 Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of the processing is to make our law firm better known via Facebook and to offer our clients another platform for contacting us. For more information on the purpose and scope of data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Facebook, as well as your rights in this regard and setting options for protecting your privacy, please refer to Facebook’s data protection information (https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/).

4. duration of storage, objection and removal options

If you do not want Facebook to assign the data collected via our website to your Facebook account, you must log out of Facebook before visiting our website.

X. Google Maps

1. scope of the processing of personal data

We use Google Maps API from Google Ltd (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; hereinafter referred to as “Google”) to display interactive maps and to visualize geographical information. By using Google Maps, information about the use of this website, including your IP address, may be transmitted to Google. To ensure the protection of your data, Google Maps is deactivated when you first visit the site. Your browser will only establish a direct connection with Google’s servers if you activate Google Maps yourself. Once activated, the map content is transmitted by Google directly to your browser and integrated into the website. This happens regardless of whether you are logged in via a Google user account or not. If you are logged in to Google, your data will be assigned directly to your account. We therefore have no influence on the scope of the data collected by Google in this way and its processing.

2 Legal basis for the processing of personal data

The legal basis for the integration of Google Maps and the associated data transfer to Google is your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. By using Google Maps, we can offer our visitors and interested parties the best possible service. This purpose also constitutes our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3 Purpose of the data processing

By using Google Maps, we can offer our visitors and interested parties the best possible service, present geographical information visually and enable you to use the map function conveniently. For this purpose, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

4 Duration of storage, objection and removal options

We have no influence on the storage and deletion of your data. If you do not want Google to collect and process data about you via our website, you must deactivate JavaScript in your browser settings. In this case, you will not be able to use the map display. If you simply do not want your profile to be associated with Google, you must log out of Google before accessing the website. Google creates user profiles with your data, which are used for the purposes of advertising, market research and/or needs-based design of the website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, whereby you must contact Google directly to exercise this right.

The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Google as well as your rights in this regard and setting options to protect your privacy can be found in Google’s data protection information (https://policies.google.com/privacy).

XI. Newsletter

1. description and scope of the processing of personal data

If you would like to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we require an e-mail address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the e-mail address provided and that you agree to receive the newsletter.

We use the so-called double opt-in procedure to ensure that the newsletter is sent with your consent. This involves the potential recipient being added to a mailing list. The user then receives a confirmation e-mail to confirm the registration in a legally secure manner. The address will only be actively added to the mailing list if confirmation is received.

We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and offers.

Newsletter2Go is used as the newsletter software. Your data will be transmitted to Newsletter2Go GmbH. Newsletter2Go is prohibited from selling your data and using it for purposes other than sending newsletters. Newsletter2Go is a German, certified provider that has been selected in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Federal Data Protection Act.

You can find further information here: https://www.newsletter2go.de/informationen-newsletter-empfaenger/

You can revoke your consent to the storage of your data and email address and their use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the “Unsubscribe” link in the newsletter.

The data protection measures are always subject to technical updates. For this reason, we ask you to inform yourself about our data protection measures at regular intervals by consulting our privacy policy.

2 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data after registration for the newsletter by the user is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given his consent; the legal basis for sending the newsletter as a result of the sale of goods or services is § 7 para. 3 UWG.

3 Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of collecting the user’s email address is to send the newsletter. The collection of other personal data serves to prevent misuse of the services or the e-mail address used.

4 Duration of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected. Your e-mail address will therefore be stored for as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active. With regard to the duration of storage at Newsletter2go, their data protection provisions apply: https://www.newsletter2go.de/datenschutz/

5. possibility of objection and removal

Unsubscribing from the newsletter is possible at any time and can be done either by sending a message to the contact option described above or via a link provided for this purpose in the newsletter. Otherwise, the data protection provisions of Newsletter2go apply at https://www.newsletter2go.de/datenschutz/

XII. Registration for events

1. description and scope of the processing of personal data

We use the guestoo service(https://www.guestoo.de) to keep you even better informed about upcoming events. This also allows us to offer you the opportunity to conveniently register online for our events. Your personal data (name, e-mail address, institution and, if applicable, name of accompanying person) will be stored both by guestoo and by us to inform you about upcoming events and to enable you to register for an event via this service.

Guestoo is prohibited from selling your data and from using it for purposes other than sending invitations to events and accepting registrations for events initiated by us. Guestoo is a German provider with an ISO-certified data center, which was selected in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Federal Data Protection Act.

Further information can be found here: https://www.guestoo.de/datenschutzerklaerung?back=doku/gaestemanager/dsgvo

2 Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given his consent, otherwise Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

3 Purpose of the data processing

The collection of data serves to organize upcoming events and to provide information about them.

4 Duration of storage

We delete your data as soon as you have objected to its use, unless there is another legal basis for collecting the data (e.g. as part of a client relationship). With regard to the duration of storage at guestoo, their data protection regulations apply: https://www.guestoo.de/datenschutzerklaerung?back=doku/gaestemanager/veranstalter/erste-schritte

5. possibility of objection and removal

You can object to the future receipt of invitations via guestoo by sending a message to the contact option described above. Otherwise, the data protection provisions of guestoo at https://www.guestoo.de/datenschutzerklaerung?back=doku/gaestemanager/veranstalter/erste-schritte apply .

XIII Rights of the data subject

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:

1. scope of the processing of personal data

You can request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If such processing is taking place, you can request the following information from the controller:

  • (1) the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
  • (2) the categories of personal data being processed
  • (3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed
  • (4) the envisaged period for which the personal data concerning you will be stored, or, if specific information on this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
  • (5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing
  • (6) the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • (7) all available information about the origin of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject
  • (8) the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Art. 22 (1) and (4) 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. You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you may request to be informed of the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

2. right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the controller if the processed personal data concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The controller must carry out the rectification without undue delay.

3. right to restriction of processing

Under the following conditions, you may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data:

  • (1) if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
  • (2) the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead
  • (3) the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by you for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims; or
  • (4) if you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override your grounds.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, 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 Union or of a Member State.

If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

4. right to erasure

a) Obligation to erase

You have the right to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning you without undue delay and the controller shall have the obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies:

  • (1) The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
  • (2) You revoke your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
  • (3) You object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
  • (4) The personal data concerning you has been processed unlawfully.
  • (5) The deletion of personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
  • (6) The personal data concerning you have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Art. 8 (1) GDPR.

b) Information to third parties

Where the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged pursuant to Art. 17 (1) GDPR to erase the personal data, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform controllers which are processing the personal data that you as the data subject have requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data.

c) Exceptions

The right to erasure does not apply if the processing is necessary

  • (1) to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information
  • (2) for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller
  • (3) for reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Art. 9 para. 2 lit. h and i and Art. 9 para. 3 GDPR;
  • (4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89 para. 1 GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of that processing, or
  • (5) for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

5. right to information

If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing against the controller, the controller is obliged to notify all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You have the right to be informed of these recipients by the controller.

6. right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you, which you have provided to the controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data has been provided, where

  • (1) the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR and
  • (3) the processing is carried out by automated means.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.

The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

7. right to object

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 point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) GDPR, including profiling based on those provisions.

The controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless the controller demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

If the personal data concerning you are processed 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 marketing.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.

You have the option of exercising your right to object in connection with the use of information society services – notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC – by means of automated procedures that use technical specifications.

8. right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law

You have the right to withdraw your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

9 Automated decision-making in individual cases, including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.

This does not apply if the decision

  • (1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller
  • (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests; or
  • (3) with your express consent. However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 (1) GDPR, unless Art. 9 (2) (a) or (g) applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests. With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the data controller shall implement suitable measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express your point of view and to contest the decision. 10.

10. right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant on the progress and the outcome of the complaint including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Art. 78 GDPR.