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 with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information about data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section “Notice regarding the responsible party” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected partly by you providing it to us. This can be, for example, data you enter into a contact form.

Other data is automatically collected or, after your consent, by our IT systems when you visit the website. These are primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). The collection of this data occurs automatically as soon as you enter this website.

What do we use your data for?

Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other service requests.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

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

For this and other questions concerning data protection, you can contact us at any time.

Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools

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

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

2. Hosting

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

IONOS

The provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur (hereinafter referred to as IONOS). When you visit our website, IONOS records various log files, including your IP addresses. For details, please refer to IONOS’s privacy policy: https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy.

The use of IONOS is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable possible presentation of our website. If an appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time.

Order Processing

We have concluded a contract for order processing (AVV) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a data protection legally required contract that ensures that IONOS processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

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 as well as this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data are data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

We point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating by email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Notice of Responsible Entity

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

F.F. Peppel GmbH
Agency for Event Marketing and Events
Schmidt-Knobelsdorf-Str. 25
13581 Berlin

Phone: (+49) 30 – 832 179 222
Email: info@agentur-peppel.de

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

Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose of data processing no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons to retain your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will occur after these reasons cease to apply.

General Information on the Legal Bases for Data Processing on this Website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data under Art. 9(1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also takes place on the basis of Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing also takes place on the basis of § 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data are necessary for contract performance or pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if this is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation on the basis of Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing can also be based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The relevant legal bases for each case are explained in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Note on Data Transfer to Data Protection-Insecure Third Countries and Transfer to US Companies Not Certified under the DPF

We use, among others, tools from companies based in data protection-insecure third countries as well as US tools whose providers are not certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these countries. We point out that no EU-comparable level of data protection can be guaranteed in data protection-insecure third countries.

We point out that the USA generally has a data protection level comparable to the EU as a safe third country. Data transfer to the USA is therefore permissible if the recipient is certified under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF) or has appropriate additional safeguards. Information on transfers to third countries including data recipients can be found in this privacy policy.

Recipients of Personal Data

In the course of our business activities, we cooperate with various external parties. In some cases, the transfer of personal data to these external parties is necessary. We only share personal data with external parties if this is necessary to fulfill a contract, if we are legally obliged to do so (e.g., sharing data with tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in the transfer, or if another legal basis permits the data transfer. When using processors, we only transfer personal data of our customers based on a valid order processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a contract on joint processing is concluded.

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke consent already given at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out up to the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Certain Cases and to Direct Advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)

IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6(1)(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 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 UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS OR IF THE PROCESSING IS FOR THE ASSERTION, EXERCISE OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION ACCORDING TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS CONNECTED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION ACCORDING TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

In case of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, especially in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement. This complaint right exists irrespective of other administrative or judicial remedies.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format and to transfer it to yourself or a third party. If you request direct transfer to another responsible party, this will only occur if technically feasible.

Right to Access, Rectification, and Deletion

Under applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to receive free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing, as well as, if applicable, the right to correct or delete this data. For this and other questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time.

Right to Restrict Processing

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

• If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we generally need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data.

• If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you can request restriction instead of deletion.

• If we no longer need your personal data, but you need them for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request restriction instead of deletion.

• If you have objected under Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balance between your interests and ours must be made. As long as it is not clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to restrict processing.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data may only be processed – apart from storage – with your consent or for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person, or for important public interest reasons of the EU or 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 change from “http://” to “https://” in the browser address line 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 Emails

The use of contact data published under the imprint obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials is hereby expressly opposed. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Consent with Cookie Notice & Compliance

Our website uses the consent technology from Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR to obtain your consent for the storage of certain cookies on your device or the use of certain technologies and to document this in a data protection-compliant manner.

The provider of this tool is Hu-manity Rights Inc., 300 Carnegie Center, Suite 150, Princeton, NJ, New Jersey 08540, USA (hereinafter “Hu-manity Rights Inc.”). When you visit our website, a connection is established to the servers of Hu-manity Rights Inc. to obtain your consents and other declarations regarding the use of cookies. Subsequently, Hu-manity Rights Inc. stores a cookie in your browser to associate the consents you have given or revoked. The data collected in this way is stored until you request deletion, delete the cookie yourself, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies. Mandatory statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

The use of Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR is to obtain the legally required consents for the use of cookies. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR.

Contact Form

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

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if it has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.

Inquiries by E-Mail, Telephone, or Fax

If you contact us by e-mail, telephone, or fax, your inquiry including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We do not pass on this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if it has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you send us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request deletion, 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 retention periods – remain unaffected.

5. Analytics Tools and Advertising

Google Analytics

This website uses features of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics enables the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors. In doing so, the website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, duration of stay, operating systems used, and the user’s origin. These data are assigned to the respective user’s device. No assignment to a user ID takes place.

Furthermore, with Google Analytics, we can record your mouse and scroll movements and clicks, among other things. Google Analytics also uses various modeling approaches to supplement the collected data sets and employs machine learning technologies in data analysis.

Google Analytics uses technologies that enable the recognition of the user for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about the use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

The use of this service is based on your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

The company holds a certification under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the USA. Each company certified under the DPF commits to comply with these data protection standards. Further information is available from the provider at: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

IP Anonymization

Google Analytics IP anonymization is activated. This means your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide further services related to website and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser within Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data.

Browser Plugin

You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available under the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

More information about how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en.

Google Ads

The website operator uses Google Ads. Google Ads is an online advertising program by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Ads allows us to display advertisements in the Google search engine or on third-party websites when users enter certain search terms in Google (keyword targeting). Targeted advertisements can also be displayed based on user data available to Google (e.g., location data and interests) (audience targeting). As the website operator, we can quantitatively evaluate these data by analyzing which search terms led to the display of our ads and how many ads led to corresponding clicks.

The use of this service is based on your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks and https://business.safety.google/controllerterms/.

The company holds a certification under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the USA. Each company certified under the DPF commits to comply with these data protection standards. Further information is available from the provider at: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

6. Plugins and Tools

Adobe Fonts

This website uses web fonts from Adobe to ensure a uniform display of certain fonts. The provider is Adobe Systems Incorporated, 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110-2704, USA (Adobe).

When you access this website, your browser loads the required fonts directly from Adobe to display them correctly on your device. In doing so, your browser establishes a connection to Adobe’s servers in the USA. This allows Adobe to become aware that this website was accessed via your IP address. According to Adobe, no cookies are stored during the provision of the fonts.

The storage and analysis of data are based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the uniform presentation of the font appearance on their website. If the relevant consent has been requested, processing is carried out solely on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/eudatatransfers.html.

Further information on Adobe Fonts can be found at: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policies/adobe-fonts.html.

Adobe’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policy.html.

The company holds certification under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA, intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards during data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. Further information is available from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5660.

Google Maps

This site uses the Google Maps service. Provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. With the help of this service, we can integrate map material into our website.

Using Google Maps functions requires storing your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transfer. When Google Maps is activated, Google may use Google Fonts for the uniform display of fonts. When Google Maps is accessed, your browser loads the required web fonts into its browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly.

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of appealing presentation of our online offerings and easy findability of the locations we specify on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out solely on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/.

More information about handling user data can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

The company holds certification under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA, intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards during data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. Further information is available from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter “reCAPTCHA”) on this website. Provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

reCAPTCHA is used to check whether the data input on this website (e.g., in a contact form) is made by a human or an automated program. For this purpose, reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on various features. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the visitor enters the website. reCAPTCHA evaluates various information for analysis (e.g., IP address, duration of the visitor’s stay on the website, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google.

The reCAPTCHA analyses run entirely in the background. Website visitors are not informed that an analysis is taking place.

Storage and analysis of data are based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting their web offerings from abusive automated scanning and from spam. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out solely on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Further information about Google reCAPTCHA can be found in Google’s privacy policy and terms of use at the following links: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de.

The company holds certification under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA, intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards during data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. Further information is available from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

7. eCommerce and Payment Providers

Processing of Customer and Contract Data

We collect, process, and use personal customer and contract data to establish, design content-wise, and amend our contractual relationships. Personal data about the use of this website (usage data) is only collected, processed, and used to the extent necessary to enable or bill the user for the use of the service. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

The collected customer data will be deleted after completion of the order or termination of the business relationship and after expiration of any existing statutory retention periods. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.