Privacy Policy
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy provides users with information regarding the type, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of their data by the responsible provider. The legal framework for data protection is established by the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the Telemedia Act (TMG). The Advanced Foresight Group, represented by the website operator Schaltzeit GmbH, takes your data protection very seriously and treats your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal requirements. Please note that data transmission over the internet may inherently involve security vulnerabilities. Complete protection against unauthorized access cannot be guaranteed.
2. Provider and Data Controller under Data Protection Law
Schaltzeit GmbH
André Winzer
John-Schehr-Str. 34
10407 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 61289260
Fax: +49 30 61289635
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3. Who is appointed as the Data Protection Officer in our company?
Our company has fewer than 10 employees; therefore, we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer. All employees are committed to data protection.
4. Welche Rechte haben Sie im Zusammenhang mit dem Datenschutz – 4. Your Rights Concerning Data Protection – Rights to Access, Rectification, Blocking, Deletion, and Objection
You have the right to request, free of charge, information about the personal data we have stored about you and/or to request its correction, blocking, or deletion. You are also entitled to restriction of processing, the right to object to processing, and the right to data portability.
Exceptions: This does not apply if data storage is required for business operations or if the data is subject to a legal retention period.
For these purposes, please contact our Managing Director (contact details: see section 2). In order to be able to block data at any time for monitoring purposes, it is necessary to maintain the data in a block file. If no legal archival obligation exists, you may also request the deletion of your data; otherwise, we will block the data upon your request.
5. How can you lodge a complaint?
You have the option to file a complaint regarding data processing with the data protection supervisory authority responsible for us:
Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Visitor Entrance: Puttkamerstr. 16–18 (5th Floor)
10969 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 13889-0
Telefax: +49 30 2155050
Email: mailbox@datenschutz-berlin.de
6. Purpose of your Data and the Legal Basis for its use – Collection of General Information
With each access to this website, information is automatically collected by us or our webspace provider. If you use our website solely to obtain information about our company, we collect only the personal data transmitted by your browser to our server. When you view our website, the following data, which is technically necessary to display our website and ensure its stability and security, is collected (legal basis: Art. 6(1) Sentence 1 lit. f GDPR). This information, also referred to as server log files, is general in nature and does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about your person. The following data is recorded:
Folgende Daten werden so protokolliert:
Visited website
Date & time of access
Amount of data transferred in bytes
Browser used and its version, including installed plugins
Operating system used
IP address and device used
Domain name of your internet service provider
The so-called referrer URL (the page from which you accessed our website)
Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Content of the request (specific page)
Access status/HTTP status code
Without this data, it would be technically impossible in parts to deliver and display the website’s content. Therefore, the collection of this data is essential. In addition, we use the anonymized information for statistical purposes to help optimize our offerings and technology. We also reserve the right to review the log files retrospectively if there is a suspicion of illegal use of our website.
7. Use of Cookies
This website uses so-called cookies. These are text files that are stored on your computer by the server and contain information about your browser, IP address, operating system, and internet connection. We do not pass this data on to third parties or combine it with personal data without your consent.
Cookies serve primarily two purposes. They help facilitate navigation through our website and enable the correct display of its content. They are not used to deliver viruses or initiate programs.
Users have the option to access our website without cookies by changing the corresponding settings in their browser. Please consult your browser’s help function for instructions on disabling cookies. However, please note that doing so may impair some functions of this website and reduce the overall user experience.
For managing cookies and similar technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner.” Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” processes data can be found at: https://devowl.io/de/rcb/datenverarbeitung/ https://devowl.io/de/rcb/datenverarbeitung/.
The legal bases for processing personal data in this context are Art. 6(1)(c) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is to manage the cookies and similar technologies and the corresponding consents.
Provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide personal data. If you do not provide personal data, we will be unable to manage your consents.
The sites www.aboutads.info/choices (USA) and www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices (Europe) allow you to manage online advertising cookies. www.aboutads.info/choices (USA) und www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices (Europa) erlauben es Ihnen, Online-Anzeigen-Cookies zu verwalten.
This website uses the following types of cookies, the scope and functionality of which are explained below:
Transient cookies (see b)
Persistent cookies (see c)
b) Transient cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. This includes session cookies, which store a session ID that allows different requests from your browser to be assigned to the same session. This way, your computer can be recognized when you return to our website. Session cookies are deleted when you log out or close the browser.
c) Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a predetermined period, which may vary depending on the cookie. You can delete the cookies at any time in your browser’s security settings.
You can configure your browser settings according to your preferences, for example by rejecting third-party cookies or all cookies. Please note that this may restrict your ability to use all functions of this website.
8. Data Minimization
We store personal data only as long as it is necessary in accordance with the principles of data avoidance and minimization or as required by law (statutory retention period). Once the purpose of the collected information ceases or the retention period expires, we block or delete the data.
9. Changes to our Privacy Policy
To ensure that our Privacy Policy always complies with current legal requirements, we reserve the right to make changes at any time. This also applies if the Privacy Policy must be adjusted due to new or revised services, such as additional service offerings. The new Privacy Policy will take effect upon your next visit to our website.
10. What other Personal Data do we collect?
Definition: Personal data includes all information that can identify a person unequivocally. These are data that can be traced back to an individual. Such personal data include the first name and surname, telephone number, and email address. Additionally, information regarding hobbies, memberships, preferences, and the websites visited is considered personal data. This data is collected, used, and, if necessary, disclosed by the provider only if explicitly permitted by law or if the user consents to the collection, processing, use, and disclosure of the data. Zu diesen personenbezogenen Daten zählen der Vorname und der Name, die Telefonnummer sowie die E-Mail-Adresse. Ebenso als personenbezogene Daten gelten Informationen zu Hobbies, Mitgliedschaften und Vorlieben sowie Internetseiten, die aufgerufen wurden. Diese Daten werden vom Anbieter nur erhoben, genutzt und gegebenenfalls weitergegeben, sofern der Gesetzgeber dies ausdrücklich erlaubt oder aber der Nutzer in die Erhebung, Bearbeitung, Nutzung und Weitergabe der Daten einwilligt.
If you schedule an appointment or submit an inquiry via email or our contact form, the data you provide (your email address, and possibly your name and telephone number) will be stored by us to assign you an appointment or answer your inquiry. The data collected in this context will be deleted once it is no longer required for storage or the processing will be restricted if legal retention obligations exist (legal basis: Art. 6(1) Sentence 1 lit. b GDPR).
10.1 Registration on our website
If you register on our website to access personalized services, personal data is collected. This includes your name, address, telephone number, and email address as contact and communication data. Registration allows access to services and content available only to registered users. Registered users can change or delete the data provided during registration at any time if needed. Upon request, we will inform you of which personal data have been collected and stored. Additionally, we will correct or delete the data upon request, provided that there are no legal retention obligations. For inquiries and requests for correction or deletion of your data, please use the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy. Die Anmeldung ermöglicht den Zugriff auf Leistungen und Inhalte, die nur registrierten Nutzern zur Verfügung stehen. Bei Bedarf haben angemeldete Nutzer die Möglichkeit, die im Rahmen der Registrierung genannten Daten jederzeit zu ändern oder zu löschen. Auf Wunsch teilen wir Ihnen selbstverständlich mit, welche personenbezogenen Daten erhoben und gespeichert wurden. Darüber hinaus berichtigen oder löschen wir die Daten auf Anfrage, vorausgesetzt dem Anliegen stehen keine gesetzlichen Aufbewahrungspflichten entgegen. Für Rückfragen sowie ihre Bitte um Korrektur oder Löschung der Daten nutzen Sie bitte die in dieser Datenschutzerklärung genannten Kontaktdaten.
10.2 Newsletter
If you sign up for our newsletter, we use the data you provide exclusively for this purpose or to inform you about matters relevant to this service or registration. We do not share these data with third parties. A valid email address is required to receive the newsletter. Additionally, we store the IP address from which you registered for the newsletter and the date on which you signed up. This data serves as proof in case of misuse, for example, if a third party registers with an email address not belonging to them. To further ensure that an email address is not maliciously added to our distribution list by third parties, we comply with the “Double-Opt-In” procedure. As part of this process, the newsletter subscription, the sending of the confirmation email, and the receipt of the confirmation are logged. You may withdraw your consent to the storage and use of your email address for newsletter distribution at any time. A link for withdrawal is provided in every newsletter and on our website. You may also inform us of your wish to withdraw via the contact details provided in this document. The newsletters from Schaltzeit GmbH contain tracking pixels. A tracking pixel is a miniature graphic embedded in HTML emails that enables logging and analysis. This allows for a statistical evaluation of the success or failure of online marketing campaigns. Through the embedded tracking pixel, Schaltzeit GmbH can determine whether and when an email was opened and which links within the email were clicked. Personal data collected via these tracking pixels are stored and analyzed by the data controller to optimize newsletter distribution and to better tailor future newsletter content to the recipient’s interests. These personal data are not disclosed to third parties. Recipients may revoke the separate consent given through the Double-Opt-In process at any time. Upon revocation, these personal data will be deleted by the data controller. An unsubscribe action from the newsletter is automatically considered a revocation by Schaltzeit GmbH.
10.3 Contact Form
If you contact us via the online form or by email, we store the information you provide to be able to answer your inquiry and ask any follow-up questions.
10.4 Comment Function
If comments or other contributions are submitted and published on our website, we store the IP address, username, and the time of submission. This data is collected for security reasons, as the provider may be held liable for illegal content (such as forbidden propaganda or insults) even if created by a third party. In such cases, the information is used to determine the author’s identity.
10.5 Provision of Paid Services
To deliver paid services, we request additional data (for example, payment details). To ensure the security of your data during transmission, we use encryption methods (such as SSL) over HTTPS that reflect current technological standards. To deliver paid services, we request additional data (for example, payment details). To ensure the security of your data during transmission, we use encryption methods (such as SSL) over HTTPS that reflect current technological standards.
10.6 Integration of Third-Party Services and Content
Our website may include content, services, and offerings from third-party providers. Examples include maps provided by Google Maps, videos from YouTube, as well as graphics and images from other websites. For such data to be displayed in your browser, transmission of your IP address is necessary. The providers (hereinafter referred to as “third-party providers”) will then have access to your IP address. Although we strive to use third-party providers that require the IP address solely for content delivery, we have no control over whether the IP address is stored. This process is used, among other things, for statistical purposes. If we become aware that your IP address is being stored, we will notify our users accordingly.
Facebook: Social network; Provider: Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland; Parent Company: Facebook, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA; Website: https://www.facebook.com; Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy; Opt-out (Ad Settings): https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads.
Google Maps: Mapping service; Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; Parent Company: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy; Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.
Instagram: Social network; Provider: Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA; Parent Company: Facebook, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA; Website: https://www.instagram.com; Privacy Policy: https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy.
LinkedIn: Social network; Provider: LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland; Website: https://www.linkedin.com; Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy; Opt-out: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out.
Twitter (now X): Social network; Provider: X Corp., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA; EU Representative: Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2 D02 AX07, Ireland; Privacy Policy: https://twitter.com/de/privacy; Settings: https://twitter.com/personalization.
YouTube: Social network; Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; Parent Company: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy; Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated.
11. Data Protection in Applications and the Recruitment Process
The data controller collects and processes the personal data of applicants for the purpose of managing the recruitment process. Processing may also occur electronically. This is particularly the case when an applicant submits application documents electronically (for example, by email or via a web form on our website). If the data controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the transmitted data will be stored for the purpose of managing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If no employment contract is concluded, the application documents will be automatically deleted two months after notification of the rejection, unless there are other legitimate interests that prevent deletion.
Other legitimate interests in this context may include evidence requirements in proceedings under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
12. Legal Basis for Processing
Our company relies on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR as the legal basis for processing operations in which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract of which the data subject is a party—for example, in processing operations necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of services—the processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations required for pre-contractual measures, such as inquiries regarding our products or services. If our company is legally obligated to process personal data (e.g., to fulfill tax obligations), the processing is based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, processing personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person—for instance, if a visitor were injured on our premises and it became necessary to provide their name, age, health insurance details, or other vital information to a doctor, hospital, or third party. In such a case, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(d) GDPR.
Finally, processing operations may be based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations that are not covered by the aforementioned grounds, when processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not override such interests. This is permitted particularly because the European legislator explicitly mentioned that a legitimate interest might be assumed when the data subject is a customer of the controller (Recital 47, Sentence 2 GDPR).
13. Legitimate Interests Pursued by the Controller or a Third Party
When processing personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, our legitimate interest is to conduct our business activities for the benefit of all our employees and shareholders.
14. Duration for which Personal Data is stored
The storage duration for personal data is determined by the applicable statutory retention period. Once the period expires, the respective data will be routinely deleted, provided that it is no longer required for contract fulfillment or contract initiation.
15. Legal or Contractual Requirements for Providing Personal Data; Necessity for Contract Conclusion; Obligation of the Data Subject to Provide Personal Data; Possible Consequences of Non-Disclosure
We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly legally required (e.g., tax regulations) or may also result from contractual agreements (e.g., information regarding the contracting party).
In some cases, it may be necessary for the data subject to provide personal data to conclude a contract, and such data must subsequently be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obligated to provide personal data if our company enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would result in the contract not being concluded.
Before providing personal data, the data subject should contact our Data Protection Officer. Our Data Protection Officer will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis as to whether the provision of personal data is legally or contractually required or necessary for the conclusion of a contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what the consequences of non-disclosure would be.
16. Existence of Automated Decision-Making einer automatisierten Entscheidungsfindung
As a responsible company, we refrain from automated decision-making or profiling.
Sources:
The information provided above is based, among other things, on the template suggestions from:
“Privacy Policy for Websites” from the Data Protection Law Manual, Koreng/Lachenmann, C.H. Beck Verlag, 2nd edition, 2018.
Von www.org
The Data Protection Configurator from mein-datenschutzbeauftragter.de
datenschutzerklaerung-online.de