Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

With the operation of our website www.distribusion.com (hereinafter referred to as the "Website"), we process personal data. We treat these data confidentially and process them in accordance with applicable laws, especially the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG-new). Through our privacy policy, we aim to inform you about the personal data we collect from you, the purposes and legal basis for their use, and, if applicable, who we may disclose them to. Furthermore, we will explain the rights you have to protect and enforce your privacy.

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2. Definitions

Our privacy policy contains technical terms that are used in the GDPR and BDSG-new. To help you understand these terms, we want to explain them in simple words in advance:

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2.1 Personal Data

"Personal data" refers to all information that relates to an identified or identifiable person (Article 4 No. 1 GDPR). Information about an identified person can include their name or email address, for example. However, personal data also includes information where the identity is not immediately apparent but can be determined by combining your own or external information, thus identifying who the person is. For example, a person can be identified through their address or bank details, date of birth, username, IP addresses, and/or location data. Here, all information that allows any inference to a person in any way is relevant.

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2.2 Processing

"Processing" as defined in Article 4 No. 2 GDPR refers to any operation related to personal data. This includes, in particular, collecting, recording, organizing, storing, adapting, changing, retrieving, querying, using, disclosing, transmitting, distributing, or providing in any other form, matching, linking, restricting, deleting, or destroying personal data.

 

3. Controller

Responsible for data processing is:

Company: Distribusion Technologies GmbH (“we”)

Legal Representatives: Julian Hauck, Johannes Thunert (Managing Directors)

Address: Schwedenstraße 9, 13359 Berlin

Phone: +49-30-3465507-50

Email: info@distribusion.com

 

4. Processing Scope: Website

Within the framework of the website with the URL www.distribusion.com, we process the personal data listed in detail under points 5-11. We only process data that you actively provide on our website (e.g., by filling out forms) or that you automatically provide when using our services.

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Your data will only be processed by us and generally not sold, loaned, or shared with third parties. If we use external service providers to process your personal data, this is done within the scope of a so-called contract data processing, in which we, as the contracting party, have authority over our contractors. For the operation of our website, we use external service providers for hosting, maintenance, and development. If additional external service providers are used for individual processing steps listed under points 5-11, they will be named there.

Data transfer to third countries does not generally occur and is not planned. We will inform you about exceptions to this principle in the following processing sections.

 

5. Provision of the Website and Server Log Files

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5.1 Description of Processing

With each visit to the website, we automatically collect information that your browser transmits to our server. This information is also stored in our system's log files. The following data is collected:

• The browser software you use, as well as its version and language.

• The operating system you use.

• The subpages of our website you visit.

• The date and time of your visit to our website.

• Transferred data volume.

• The country (but not the precise location) from which you accessed our website.

• The duration of your stay on our website.

 

5.2 Purpose

The processing is carried out to enable the access to the website and to ensure its stability and security. Furthermore, the processing serves the statistical analysis and improvement of our online offerings.

 

5.3 Legal Basis

The processing is necessary to safeguard the predominant legitimate interests of the data controller (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Our legitimate interest lies in the purpose stated in section 5.2.

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5.4 Storage Duration

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose of its collection. In the case of data collected for the provision of the website, this occurs when the respective session ends. Log files are deleted after 30 days.

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6. Contact Form and Contact via Email

 

6.1 Description of Processing

To get in touch, we have provided a contact form on our website. In this form, you are asked to enter your company, your company's website, your email address, your name, and a message to us. When you press the "Submit" button, the data is transmitted to us using SSL encryption. The contact form can only be submitted if you accept our privacy policy by clicking the corresponding checkbox. You can also contact us via the email addresses provided on the website. In this case, the personal data transmitted with the email will be processed by us.

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6.2 Purpose

By providing a contact form on our website, we want to offer you a convenient way to get in touch with us. The data transmitted through the contact form or your email will be used solely for the purpose of processing and responding to your request.

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6.3 Legal Basis

Processing is necessary for the protection of our legitimate interests as the data controller (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Our legitimate interest lies in the purpose mentioned in Section 6.2. If email contact aims at concluding or fulfilling a contract, data processing is carried out for contract fulfillment (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).

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6.4 Storage Duration

The data will be deleted by us as soon as they are no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. This is usually the case when the respective communication with you is terminated. Communication is considered terminated when it can be inferred from the circumstances that your matter has been conclusively clarified. If legal retention periods oppose deletion, the data will be deleted immediately after the statutory retention period has expired.

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7. Cookies

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7.1 Description of Processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user's device when visiting a website. Cookies contain information that allows the recognition of a user's device and, if applicable, certain functions of a website. Mostly, we use so-called "session cookies." These are automatically deleted when you end your internet session and close the browser. Other cookies remain stored on your device for a longer period. On our website, we use the following cookies:

**Cookie-Name: wordpress_google_apps_login Purpose/Function: Improved user experience on the website Storage Duration: No deletion. Cookie-Name: yobar Purpose/Function: Improved user experience Storage Duration: This cookie expires 72 days after being placed. 7.2 Purpose

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly and to offer the functions described in Section 7.1.

 

7.3 Legal Basis

Processing is necessary for the protection of our legitimate interests as the data controller (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Our legitimate interest lies in the purpose mentioned in Section 7.2.

 

7.4 Storage Duration

Cookies are automatically deleted at the end of a session or after the specified storage duration has expired. As cookies are stored on your device, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Stored cookies can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are disabled for our website, certain functions of our website may not be available or may only be used to a limited extent.

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8. Adobe Typekit

 

8.1 Description of Processing

Our website uses "Adobe Typekit," a font replacement service provided by Adobe Systems Software Ireland Ltd., 4-6 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as "Adobe"). Adobe Typekit replaces the standard fonts of your device with fonts from Adobe's catalog when displaying our website. If your browser prevents the integration of Adobe Typekit, the text of our website will be displayed in the standard fonts of your device. The Adobe Typekit fonts are loaded directly from an Adobe server. To enable this, your browser sends a request to an Adobe server, potentially transmitting your IP address in connection with our website's address to Adobe. However, Adobe Typekit does not place cookies on your device. More information on data protection for Adobe Typekit can be found at www.adobe.com/privacy/typekit.html. General information on data protection at Adobe can be found in the company's privacy policy at https://www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policy.html.

 

8.2 Purpose

Processing is carried out to display the text of our website in a more readable and aesthetically appealing manner.

 

8.3 Legal Basis

Processing is necessary for the protection of our legitimate interests as the data controller (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Our legitimate interest lies in the purpose mentioned in Section 8.2.

 

8.4 Recipients and Transmission to Third Countries

By using Adobe Typekit, personal data may be transmitted to Adobe. Adobe also processes your personal data in the USA, possibly through the corporate entity Adobe Systems Incorporated, San Francisco, 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, California 95110, USA, which is subject to the EU-US Privacy Shield. Further information on the EU-US Privacy Shield can be found at https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

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9. YouTube Videos

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9.1 Description of Processing

Our website uses services from "YouTube," a video platform operated by YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA (hereinafter referred to as "YouTube"). YouTube is represented by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. We use YouTube by embedding individual videos from the platform on our website as so-called iFrames, making them directly playable on our website. The videos are embedded using the "enhanced privacy mode" offered by YouTube, which means no personal data is transmitted to Google until you play the videos. Only by playing a video is data transferred to Google, over which we have no control. When you play an embedded video on a subpage of our website, Google is informed of which subpage you visited and which video you watched. Your IP address may also be transmitted to Google. If you are logged in as a YouTube or Google user, Google associates this information with your user account. Google stores your data as usage profiles and uses them for advertising purposes, market research, and/or to customize Google's websites. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles, and you must contact Google directly to exercise this right. Further information on data protection at Google can be found at http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.

 

9.2 Purpose

Processing is carried out to display videos on our website.

 

9.3 Legal Basis

Processing is necessary for the protection of our legitimate interests as the data controller (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Our legitimate interest lies in the purpose mentioned in Section 9.2.

 

9.4 Recipients and Transmission to Third Countries

Through the integration of YouTube, personal data may be transmitted to YouTube LLC or Google. Google also processes your personal data in the USA and is subject to the EU-US Privacy Shield. Further information on the EU-US Privacy Shield can be found at https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

 

10. Google Analytics

 

10.1 Description of Processing

Our website uses "Google Analytics," a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter referred to as "Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies (see Section 7) that allow us to analyze your use of our offering. The information generated by the cookie is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, we use Google Analytics exclusively with IP anonymization. This means your IP address is truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data. The statistics created by Google Analytics specifically capture how many users visit our website, the country or location from which access is made, which subpages are accessed, and through which links or search terms visitors access our website. Google Analytics' terms of use can be found at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html. An overview of data protection at Google Analytics is available at http://www.google.com/intl/en/analytics/learn/privacy.html. Google's privacy policy can be viewed at http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy.

 

10.2 Purpose

Processing is carried out to evaluate the use of our website. The information obtained in this way serves to improve and tailor the design of our online presence to user needs.

 

10.3 Legal Basis

Processing is necessary for the protection of our legitimate interests as the data controller (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Our legitimate interest lies in the purpose mentioned in Section 10.2.

 

10.4 Storage Duration and Right to Object

The storage duration and your control and setting options for cookies are explained in Section 7. You can object to the processing of data by Google Analytics at any time by downloading and installing the browser add-on offered by Google at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. Alternatively, you have the option to click on the following link. This will set an opt-out cookie on your device that prevents the collection of your data during future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics. The analysis data processed and stored by Google Analytics will be automatically deleted by us after 14 months.

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10.5 Recipients and Transfer to Third Countries

Google Analytics operates as a processor on our behalf. Google also processes your personal data in the USA and is subject to the EU-US Privacy Shield. Further information on the EU-US Privacy Shield can be found at https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

 

11. Google Tag Manager

 

Our website uses "Google Tag Manager," a service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter referred to as "Google"). Google Tag Manager does not collect any personal data and does not set any cookies. This service merely allows us to integrate and manage tags on our website. Tags are small pieces of code on our website that are helpful for measuring traffic and visitor behavior using other tools, capturing the impact of online advertising and social channels, employing remarketing and audience targeting, testing and optimizing the website. More information about Google Tag Manager can be found here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/tagmanager/use-policy.html.

 

12. Data Subject Rights

 

Regarding the data processing described by our company, you have the following rights:

 

12.1 Information (Article 15 GDPR)

You have the right to request confirmation from us as to whether we are processing personal data concerning you. If this is the case, you have the right, under the conditions specified in Article 15 GDPR, to obtain information about these personal data and the further information listed in Article 15 GDPR.

 

12.2 Rectification (Article 16 GDPR)

You have the right to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you and, if necessary, the completion of incomplete personal data.

 

12.3 Erasure (Article 17 GDPR)

You have the right to request the immediate erasure of personal data concerning you, provided one of the conditions listed in Article 17 GDPR applies, e.g., if your data is no longer needed for the purposes pursued by us.

 

12.4 Restriction of Processing (Article 18 GDPR)

You have the right to request the restriction of processing if one of the conditions listed in Article 18 GDPR applies, e.g., if you dispute the accuracy of your personal data, processing will be restricted for the duration that enables us to verify the accuracy of your data.

 

12.5 Data Portability (Article 20 GDPR)

You have the right, under the conditions listed in Article 20 GDPR, to receive the personal data concerning you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

 

12.6 Revocation of Consent (Article 7(3) GDPR)

You have the right to withdraw your consent to processing that is based on your consent at any time. Revocation is effective from the time it is exercised. In other words, revoking your consent does not retroactively make processing unlawful.

 

12.7 Complaint (Article 77 GDPR)

If you believe that the processing of personal data concerning you violates the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. You can assert this right with a supervisory authority in the EU member state of your place of residence, your place of work, or the place of the alleged violation.

 

12.8 Prohibition of Automated Decisions/Profiling (Article 22 GDPR)

Decisions that have legal consequences for you or significantly affect you must not be based solely on automated processing of personal data, including profiling. We inform you that we do not use automated decision-making, including profiling, in relation to your personal data.

 

12.9 Objection (Article 21 GDPR)

If we process personal data from you based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (to protect overriding legitimate interests), you have the right to object to this processing under the conditions listed in Article 21 GDPR. However, this only applies if reasons arise from your specific situation. After an objection, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can prove compelling legitimate reasons for processing that outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms. We also do not have to cease processing if it serves the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims. In any case, even independently of a specific situation, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

 

Status: May 2018

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