As of October 1, 2024

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Controller

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
60327 Frankfurt am Main

E-mail address: info@messefrankfurt.com

Telephone: +49 69 75 75 53 35

Imprint: https://prolight-sound-blog.com/legal-disclosure/

Contact Data Protection Officer

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH
Data Protection Officer
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
60327 Frankfurt am Main

privacy@messefrankfurt.com

Overview of processing

The following overview summarizes the types of data processed and the purposes of their processing and refers to the data subjects.

Types of data processed

  • Inventory data.
  • Contact data.
  • Content data.
  • Usage data.
  • Meta, communication and process data.
  • Protocol data.

Categories of data subjects

  • Communication partners.
  • Users.

Purposes of processing

  • Communication.
  • Security measures.
  • Reach measurement.
  • Organizational and administrative procedures.
  • Feedback.
  • Profiles with user-related information.
  • Provision of our online services and user-friendliness.
  • Information technology infrastructure.
  • Public relations.

Relevant legal bases

Relevant legal bases according to the GDPR: The following is an overview of the legal bases of the GDPR on which we process personal data. Please note that in addition to the provisions of the GDPR, national data protection requirements may apply in your or our country of residence or domicile. Furthermore, should more specific legal bases apply in individual cases, we will inform you of these in the data protection declaration.

  • Consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR) – the data subject has given consent to the processing of his or her personal data for one or more specific purposes.
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR) – processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data.

National data protection regulations in Germany: In addition to the data protection regulations of the GDPR, national regulations for data protection in Germany apply. These include, in particular, the law for protection against misuse of personal data in data processing (Federal Data Protection Act – BDSG). In particular, the BDSG contains special provisions on the right to information, the right to erasure, the right to object, the processing of special categories of personal data, processing for other purposes and for transmission, as well as automated decision-making in individual cases, including profiling. Furthermore, the data protection laws of the individual federal states may apply.

Note on the validity of the GDPR and Swiss DPA: This data protection notice serves to provide information in accordance with both the Swiss DPA and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For this reason, we ask you to note that the terms of the GDPR are used for reasons of comprehensibility and because they have a broader geographical application. In particular, instead of the terms used in the Swiss DSG, processing of personal data, overriding interest and particularly sensitive personal data, the terms used in the DSGVO are processing of personal data as well as legitimate interest and special categories of data. However, the legal meaning of the terms will continue to be determined by the Swiss DSG within the scope of the validity of the Swiss DSG.

Security measures

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures in accordance with the legal requirements, taking into account the state of the art, the implementation costs and the type, scope, circumstances and purposes of the processing, as well as the different probabilities of occurrence and the extent of the threat to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, in order to ensure a level of protection appropriate to the risk.

The measures include, in particular, safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data by controlling physical and electronic access to the data, as well as the access, input, disclosure, safeguarding of availability and its separation. Furthermore, we have set up procedures to ensure that the rights of data subjects are exercised, that data is deleted and that we respond to data being compromised. Furthermore, we take the protection of personal data into account as early as the development or selection of hardware, software and processes, in accordance with the principle of data protection, through technology design and data protection-friendly default settings.

Transfer of personal data

As part of our processing of personal data, it may be necessary to transfer or disclose it to other departments, companies, legally independent organizational units or persons. The recipients of this data may include, for example, service providers contracted to perform IT tasks or providers of services and content that are integrated into a website. In such cases, we comply with the legal requirements and, in particular, conclude appropriate contracts or agreements with the recipients of your data that serve to protect your data.

International data transfers

Data processing in third countries: If we process data in a third country (i.e. outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA)) or the processing takes place in the context of the use of third-party services or the disclosure or transfer of data to other persons, bodies or companies, this will only be done in accordance with the legal requirements. If the level of data protection in the third country has been recognized by means of an adequacy decision (Art. 45 GDPR), this serves as the basis for the data transfer. Otherwise, data transfers will only take place if the level of data protection is otherwise ensured, in particular by standard contractual clauses (Art. 46 (2) (c) GDPR), express consent or in the case of contractual or legally required transfer (Art. 49 (1) GDPR). We will also provide you with the basis for third-country transfers for the individual providers from the third country, with the adequacy decisions taking precedence as the basis. Information on third-country transfers and the relevant adequacy decisions can be found on the European Commission’s website: https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection/international-dim ension-data-protection_en?prefLang=de. Within the framework of the so-called Data Privacy Framework (DPF), the EU Commission has also recognized the level of data protection for certain companies from the USA as secure within the framework of the adequacy decision of 10.07.2023. The list of certified companies and further information on the DPF can be found on the website of the US Department of Commerce at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/. We will inform you in the context of the data protection notice which of our service providers are certified under the Data Privacy Framework.

General information on data storage and deletion

We delete personal data that we process in accordance with the statutory provisions as soon as the underlying consent is revoked or there are no further legal grounds for processing. This applies to cases in which the original purpose of processing no longer applies or the data is no longer needed. Exceptions to this rule exist when legal obligations or special interests require longer storage or archiving of the data.

In particular, data that must be stored for commercial or tax law reasons or that must be stored for legal prosecution or to protect the rights of other natural or legal persons must be archived accordingly.

Our data protection notices contain additional information on the storage and deletion of data that specifically applies to certain processing operations.

If there is more than one piece of information about the retention period or deletion periods for a date, the longest period is always decisive.

If a period does not explicitly begin on a specific date and is at least one year long, it automatically begins at the end of the calendar year in which the event triggering the period occurred. In the case of ongoing contractual relationships in the context of which data is stored, the event triggering the period is the point in time at which the termination or other ending of the legal relationship takes effect.

We process data that is no longer needed for the originally intended purpose but is stored due to legal requirements or other reasons exclusively for the reasons that justify its storage.

Further information on processing, procedures and services:

  • Storage and deletion of data: The following general time limits apply to storage and archiving under German law:
    • 10 years – retention period for books and records, annual financial statements, inventories, management reports, opening balance sheets, as well as the work instructions and other organizational documents, accounting vouchers and invoices required for their understanding (Section 147 (3) in . para. 1 no. 1, 4 and 4a AO, § 14b para. 1 UStG, § 257 para. 1 no. 1 and 4, para. 4 HGB).
    • 6 years – other business documents: received commercial or business letters, reproductions of sent commercial or business letters, other documents, insofar as they are relevant for taxation, e.g. hourly wage slips, company accounting sheets, calculation documents, price labels, but also payroll payroll records, provided they are not already accounting records, and cash register tapes (section 147 (3) in conjunction with (1) nos. 2, 3, 5 AO, section 257 (1) nos. 2 and 3, (4) HGB).
    • 3 years – Data required to take into account potential warranty and compensation claims or similar contractual claims and rights, as well as to process related inquiries, based on previous business experiences and common industry practices, are stored for the duration of the regular statutory limitation period of three years (Sections 195, 199 BGB).

Rights of the data subjects

Rights of the data subjects under the GDPR: As a data subject, you have various rights under the GDPR, which arise in particular from Articles 15 to 21 of the GDPR:

  • 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. Where personal data concerning you are processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.
  • Right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
  • Right of access: You have the right to request confirmation as to whether or not data in question is being processed and to request information about this data, as well as further information and a copy of the data in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Right to rectification: You have the right, in accordance with legal requirements, to request the completion of data concerning you or the rectification of inaccurate data concerning you.
  • Right to erasure and restriction of processing: You have the right, in accordance with the law, to demand that data concerning you be erased immediately or, alternatively, to demand that the processing of the data be restricted in accordance with the law.
  • Right to data portability: You have the right to receive the data concerning you, which you have provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, or to request its transmission to another controller, in accordance with the legal requirements.
  • Complaint to the 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 provisions of the GDPR.

Provision of online services and web hosting

We process user data in order to provide our online services. For this purpose, we process the user’s IP address, which is necessary to transmit the content and functions of our online services to the user’s browser or device.

  • Processed data types: Usage data (e.g. page views and time spent on the page, click paths, frequency and intensity of use, device types and operating systems used, interactions with content and functions); Meta, communication and process data (e.g. IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, persons involved). Protocol data (e.g. log files regarding logins or the retrieval of data or access times).
  • Data subjects: Users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services).
  • Purposes of processing: Provision of our online services and user-friendliness; information technology infrastructure (operation and provision of information systems and technical devices (computers, servers, etc.).). Security measures.
  • Storage and deletion: Deletion in accordance with the information in the General information on data storage and deletion section.
  • Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR).

Further information on processing, procedures and services:

  • Collection of access data and log files: Access to our online services is logged in the form of so-called server log files. The server log files may include the address and name of the accessed websites and files, the date and time of access, the amount of data transferred, a notification of successful access, the browser type and version, the user’s operating system, the referrer URL (the previously visited page) and, as a rule, IP addresses and the requesting provider. The server log files can be used for security purposes, e.g. to avoid overloading the servers (especially in the case of abusive attacks, so-called DDoS attacks), and to ensure the utilization of the servers and their stability; legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 sec. 1 p. 1 lit. f) GDPR). Deletion of data: Log file information is stored for a maximum of 30 days and then deleted or anonymized. Data whose further storage is required for evidentiary purposes are excluded from deletion until the respective incident has been definitively clarified.

Use of cookies

Cookies are small text files or other storage references that store information on end devices and read it out. For example, to store the login status in a user account, the contents of a shopping cart in an e-shop, the content accessed or the functions used in an online offering. Furthermore, cookies can be used for a variety of purposes, such as to ensure the functionality, security and convenience of online offerings and to analyze visitor traffic.

Notes on consent: We use cookies in accordance with legal requirements. Therefore, we obtain prior consent from users, unless this is not required by law. In particular, permission is not required if the storage and reading of information, including cookies, is absolutely necessary to provide users with a telemedia service (i.e. our online service) that they have expressly requested. The revocable consent is clearly communicated to them and contains information on the respective cookie use.

Notes on the legal basis for data protection: The data protection basis on which we process users’ personal data using cookies depends on whether we ask them for their consent. If users accept, the legal basis for the use of their data is their declared consent. Otherwise, the data collected using cookies is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (e.g. in the efficient operation of our online services and improving their usability) or, if this is done in the course of fulfilling our contractual obligations, when the use of cookies is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations. We explain the purposes for which we use cookies in the course of this data protection declaration or in the context of our consent and processing procedures.

Storage duration: With regard to the storage duration, the following types of cookies are distinguished:

  • Temporary cookies (also: session cookies): Temporary cookies are deleted at the latest after a user has left an online service and closed their end device (e.g. browser or mobile application).
  • Permanent cookies: Permanent cookies remain stored even after the end device has been closed. This means, for example, that the login status can be saved and preferred content can be displayed directly when the user revisits a website. Likewise, the user data collected using cookies can be used to measure reach. Unless we provide users with explicit information about the type and duration of storage of cookies (e.g. when obtaining consent), they should assume that these are permanent and that the storage period can be up to two years.

General information on revocation and objection (opt-out): Users can revoke the consent they have given at any time and also object to the processing in accordance with the legal requirements, including by means of the privacy settings of their browser.

  • Processed data types: Meta, communication and process data (e.g. IP addresses, time information, identification numbers, persons involved).
  • Data subjects: Users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services).
  • Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR). Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR).

Further information on processing, procedures and services:

  • Processing of cookie data based on consent: We use a consent management solution to obtain users’ consent to the use of cookies or to the procedures and providers mentioned in the consent management solution. This procedure is used to obtain, log, manage and revoke consent, in particular with regard to the use of cookies and comparable technologies that are used to store, read and process information on users’ end devices. As part of this process, users’ consent is obtained for the use of cookies and the associated processing of information, including the specific processing and providers mentioned in the consent management process. Users also have the option of managing and withdrawing their consent. The declarations of consent are stored in order to avoid having to request them again and to be able to provide proof of consent in accordance with legal requirements. The information is stored on the server and/or in a cookie (so-called opt-in cookie) or by means of comparable technologies in order to be able to assign the consent to a specific user or their device. If no specific information is available about the providers of consent management services, the following general information applies: The duration of the storage of the consent is up to two years. A pseudonymous user identifier is created for this purpose, which is stored together with the time of consent, the information on the scope of consent (e.g. categories of cookies and/or service providers concerned) and information about the browser, the system and the end device used; legal basis: consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR).

Cookie settings.

Web analysis, monitoring and optimization

Web analysis (also known as reach measurement) is used to evaluate the flow of visitors to our online services and may include behavior, interests or demographic information about visitors, such as age or gender, as pseudonymous values. With the help of reach analysis, we can, for example, identify at what time our online services or their functions or content are used most frequently, or invite reuse. It also allows us to identify which areas require optimization.

In addition to web analysis, we may also use test procedures to test and optimize different versions of our online services or their components.

Unless otherwise stated below, profiles, i.e. data combined into a single usage process, can be created for these purposes, and information can be stored in a browser or in a terminal device and then read. The information collected includes, in particular, websites visited and the elements used there, as well as technical information such as the browser used, the computer system used and information on times of use. If users have agreed to the collection of their location data vis-à-vis us or vis-à-vis the providers of the services we use, the processing of location data is also possible.

In addition, the IP addresses of users are stored. However, we use an IP masking procedure (i.e. pseudonymization by shortening the IP address) to protect users. In general, no clear user data (such as e-mail addresses or names) is stored in the context of web analysis, A/B testing and optimization, but pseudonyms are. This means that we and the providers of the software used do not know the actual identity of the users, but only the information stored in their profiles for the purpose of the respective procedure.

Notes on the legal basis: If we ask users for their consent to use the third-party providers, the legal basis for data processing is this consent. Otherwise, user data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in efficient, economic and user-friendly services). In this context, we would also like to draw your attention to the information on the use of cookies in this data protection declaration.

Settings/Right to object:

  • Processed data types: Usage data (e.g. page views and time spent on the page, click paths, usage intensity and frequency, device types and operating systems used, interactions with content and functions). Meta, communication and process data (e.g. IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, persons involved).
  • Data subjects: Users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services).
  • Purposes of processing: Reach measurement (e.g. access statistics, recognition of returning visitors). Profiles with user-related information (creation of user profiles).
  • Storage and erasure: Erasure in accordance with the information in the General information on data storage and erasure section. Storage of cookies for up to 2 years (unless otherwise stated, cookies and similar storage methods may be stored on users’ devices for a period of two years).
  • Security measures: IP masking (pseudonymization of the IP address).
  • Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR). Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR).

    • Further information on processing, procedures and services:

    • Matomo (without cookies): Matomo is a data protection-friendly web analysis software that is used without cookies and in which the recognition of returning users is carried out with the help of a so-called digital fingerprint, which is stored in anonymized form and and changed every 24 hours. The digital fingerprint records user movements within our online offering with the help of pseudonymized IP addresses in combination with user-side browser settings in such a way that it is not possible to draw conclusions about the identity of individual users. The user data collected in the context of using Matomo is processed only by us and is not shared with third parties; legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR). Website: https://matomo.org/.

    Presence on social networks (social media)

    We maintain an online presence within social networks and, in this context, process user data in order to communicate with the users active there or to offer information about us.

    We would like to point out that user data may be processed outside the European Union. This may result in risks for users because, for example, it could make it more difficult to enforce user rights.

    Furthermore, user data is usually processed within social networks for market research and advertising purposes. For example, user profiles can be created based on user behavior and the resulting interests of users. The latter may in turn be used to place advertisements inside and outside the networks that presumably correspond to the interests of the users. Therefore, cookies are usually stored on the users’ computers, in which the usage behavior and the interests of the users are stored. In addition, data can also be stored in the user profiles independently of the devices used by the users (in particular if they are members of the respective platforms and are logged in there).

    For a detailed description of the respective forms of processing and the opt-out options, we refer to the data protection declarations and information provided by the operators of the respective networks.

    We would also like to point out that requests for information and the assertion of data subject rights can be most effectively asserted with the providers. Only the providers have access to the user data and can take appropriate measures and provide information directly. However, if you require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

    • Processed data types: Contact data (e.g. postal and e-mail addresses or telephone numbers); content data (e.g. textual or pictorial messages and posts as well as the information concerning them, such as information on authorship or time of creation). Usage data (e.g. page views and dwell time, click paths, usage intensity and frequency, device types and operating systems used, interactions with content and functions).
    • Data subjects: Users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services).
    • Purposes of processing: Communication; Feedback (e.g. collecting feedback via online form). Public relations.
    • Storage and deletion: Deletion in accordance with the information in the General information on data storage and deletion section.
    • Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR).

    Further information on processing, procedures and services:

    • Instagram: social network, enables the sharing of photos and videos, commenting on and favoriting posts, sending messages, subscribing to profiles and pages; service provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D0 4 X2K5, Ireland; Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) DSGVO); Website: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/. Basis for third-country transfers: Data Privacy Framework (DPF).
    • Facebook pages: Profiles within the Facebook social network – We are jointly responsible with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited for the collection (but not further processing) of data from visitors to our Facebook page (so-called fan page). This data includes information about the types of content that users view or interact with, or the actions they take (see Things you and others have done and provided in the Facebook Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/ ), as well as information about the devices used by the users (e.g. IP addresses, operating system, browser type, language settings, cookie data; see Device Information in the Facebook Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/). As explained in the Facebook Data Policy under How do we use this information?, Facebook also collects and uses information to provide analytics services, known as Page Insights, to page administrators so that they can understand how people interact with their pages and the content associated with them. We have entered into a special agreement with Facebook (Information on Page Insights, https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms /page_controller_addendum), which regulates in particular which security measures Facebook must observe and in which Facebook has agreed to fulfill the rights of the parties concerned (i.e. users can, for example, address information or deletion requests directly to Facebook). The rights of users (in particular to information, deletion, objection and complaint to the relevant supervisory authority) are not restricted by the agreements with Facebook. Further information can be found in the Information on Page Insights (https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data). Joint controllership is limited to the collection and transfer of data to Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, a company based in the EU. Further processing of the data is the sole responsibility of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, in particular with regard to the transfer of the data to the parent company Meta Platforms, Inc. in the USA; service provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland; legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR); Website: https://www.facebook.com; Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/. Basis for third-country transfers: Data Privacy Framework (DPF).
    • LinkedIn: Social network – We are jointly responsible with LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company for the collection (but not further processing) of data from visitors that is collected for the purpose of creating Page Insights (statistics) for our LinkedIn profiles.
      This data includes information on the types of content that users view or interact with, or the actions they take, as well as information on the devices used by users (e.g. IP addresses, operating system, browser type, language settings, cookie data) and information from the user’s profile, such as job function, country, industry, hierarchy level, company size and employment status. Data protection information on the processing of user data by LinkedIn can be found in LinkedIn’s privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
      We have entered into a special agreement with LinkedIn Ireland (Page Insights Joint Controller Addendum (the ‘Addendum’, https://legal.linkedin. com/pages-joint-controller-addendum), which specifically regulates which security measures LinkedIn must observe and in which LinkedIn has agreed to fulfill the rights of the data subjects (i.e. users can, for example, address requests for information or deletion directly to LinkedIn). The rights of users (in particular to information, deletion, objection and complaint to the competent supervisory authority) are not restricted by the agreements with LinkedIn. Joint responsibility is limited to the collection of data by and transmission to Ireland Unlimited Company, a company based in the EU. Further processing of the data is the sole responsibility of Ireland Unlimited Company, in particular with regard to the transmission of data to the parent company LinkedIn Corporation in the USA; service provider: LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland; legal basis: legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR); Website: https://www.linkedin.com; Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy; Basis for third-country transfers: Data Privacy Framework (DPF). Opt-out: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out.
    • Pinterest: social network, enables the sharing of photos, commenting, favoriting and curating posts, sending messages, subscribing to profiles; service provider: Pinterest Europe Limited, 2nd Floor, Palmerston House, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland; < Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f) GDPR); Website: https://www.pinterest.com. Privacy Policy: https://policy.pinterest.com/de/privacy-policy.
    • X: Social network; Service provider: Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2 D02 AX07, Ireland; Legal basis:</strong legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (1) (f) GDPR); website: https://x.com. Privacy Policy: https://x.com/de/privacy.

    Plug-ins and embedded functions and content

    We integrate functional and content elements into our online offering that are obtained from the servers of their respective providers (hereinafter referred to as third-party providers). These may be, for example, graphics, videos or city maps (hereinafter uniformly referred to as content).

    The integration always requires that the third-party providers of this content process the IP address of the user, since they would not be able to send the content to their browser without the IP address. The IP address is therefore required for the presentation of these contents or functions. We endeavor to use only such content whose respective providers use the IP address solely for the delivery of the content. Third-party providers may also use so-called pixel tags (invisible graphics, also known as web beacons) for statistical or marketing purposes. Pixel tags can be used to evaluate information such as visitor traffic on the pages of this website. The pseudonymous information may also be stored in cookies on the user’s device and may include, but is not limited to, technical information about the browser and operating system, referring websites, time of visit and other information about the use of our online services.

    Notes on the legal basis: If we ask users for their consent to use third-party providers, the legal basis for data processing is permission. Otherwise, user data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in efficient, economic and recipient-friendly services). In this context, we would also like to draw your attention to the information on the use of cookies in this data protection declaration.

    • Processed data types: Usage data (e.g. page views and time spent on the page, click paths, frequency and intensity of use, device types and operating systems used, interactions with content and functions); meta, communication and process data (e.g. IP addresses, time stamps, identification numbers, involved persons); inventory data (e.g. full name, home address, contact information, customer number, etc.); contact information (e.g. postal and e-mail addresses or telephone numbers). content data (e.g. textual or pictorial messages and posts as well as the information concerning them, such as information on authorship or time of creation).
    • Data subjects: Users (e.g. website visitors, users of online services).
    • Purposes of processing: Provision of our online services and user-friendliness.
    • Storage and deletion: Deletion in accordance with the information in the section General information on data storage and deletion. Storage of cookies for up to 2 years (unless otherwise stated, cookies and similar storage methods may be stored on users’ devices for a period of two years).
    • Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a) GDPR). Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR).

    Further information on processing, procedures and services: