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Private Policy Disclaimer

We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection has a particularly high priority for consense communications GmbH. The use of the Internet pages of consense communications GmbH (hereinafter referred to as the “Controller,” “we,” or “us”) is generally possible without any indication of personal data. However, if a data subject (II.) (hereinafter referred to as the “data subject”) wishes to use special services of our company via our website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, or telephone number of a data subject, shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), applicable as of May 25, 2018, and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to the Controller (currently the Federal Data Protection Act (“BDSG”)).

The Controller has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection possible of personal data processed through this website. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transfer personal data to us via alternative means, for example by telephone.

I. General Provisions

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of the Controller is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation and which are also used in large part in national data protection laws. Our privacy policy should be easy to read and understand both for the public as well as for our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to explain the terminology used in advance.

In this privacy policy, we use, inter alia, the following terms:

1.1 Personal data
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.

1.2 Data subject
Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person, whose personal data are processed by the Controller.

1.3 Processing
Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

1.4 Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.

1.5 Profiling
Profiling means any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of such personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person’s performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements.

1.6 Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

1.7 Controller or Controller responsible for the processing
Controller or Controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

1.8 Processor
Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

1.9 Recipient
Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.

1.10 Third party
Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the data subject, controller, processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.

1.11 Consent
Consent of the data subject is any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

2. Name and Address of the Controller

Controller within the meaning of the BDSG, the General Data Protection Regulation, and other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and other provisions of a data protection nature is:

consense communications GmbH (GPRA)
Friedenstraße 6a
81671 Munich
Phone: +49 89 230026-0
Email: info@consense-communications.de
Website: www.consense-communications.de
VAT ID No.: DE 231220811

II. Provisions for the Website

1. Collection of General Data and Information during Informational Website Use

1.1 Type, Scope, and Purpose of Data Processing

1.1.1 Each time the Controller’s website is accessed by a data subject or by an automated system, the website collects a series of general data and information. These general data and information are stored in the server log files. Collected may be:

  1. the browser types and versions used,

  2. the operating system used by the accessing system,

  3. the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer),

  4. the sub-websites which are accessed on our website by an accessing system,

  5. the date and time of access to the website,

  6. an Internet Protocol address (IP address),

  7. the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and

  8. any other similar data and information that may serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

1.1.2 These data are needed to:

  1. deliver the contents of our website correctly,

  2. optimize the contents of our website, and

  3. ensure the permanent functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website.

The IP addresses of users are deleted or anonymized after the end of use. In the case of anonymization, IP addresses are altered so that individual details relating to personal or factual circumstances can no longer be attributed to a specific or identifiable natural person, or only with a disproportionate amount of time, cost, and effort. The collected data and information are therefore evaluated statistically by the Controller, and further with the aim of increasing data protection and data security within our company, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The general data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

1.2 Legal Basis and Retention Period

1.2.1 The legal basis for the processing of personal data in connection with the informational use of the website is, as of May 25, 2018, Article 6(1)(b) of the European General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

1.2.2 We delete data collected during the website visit that may allow identification of the data subject immediately after the website visit.

2. Contact Possibility via the Website

2.1 Type, Scope, and Purpose of Data Processing

The website of the Controller contains, due to legal requirements, information that enables a quick electronic contact with our company as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (email address). If a data subject contacts the Controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted voluntarily by a data subject to the Controller are stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. No disclosure of these personal data to third parties takes place.

2.2 Legal Basis and Retention Period

2.2.1 The legal basis for processing personal data in connection with contact requests is, as of May 25, 2018, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

2.2.2 We delete the data collected during contact, which may allow identification of the data subject, immediately after completion of processing, unless the data are required for purposes related to the contact request.

3. Use of the Comment Function in the Blog on the Website

3.1 We offer users the opportunity to leave individual comments on specific blog entries on a blog located on our website. A blog is a publicly accessible portal on a website in which one or more persons, called bloggers or web bloggers, can post articles or write thoughts in so-called blog posts. Blog posts can usually be commented on by third parties. For this purpose, the provision of a name and a valid email address is required.

3.2 If you leave a comment in the blog published on this website, in addition to the comments left, information on the time of comment entry and the chosen username (pseudonym) are stored and published. Furthermore, the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) of the data subject is also logged. The storage of the IP address occurs for security reasons and in case the data subject violates the rights of third parties or posts unlawful content by a comment made. The storage of these personal data is therefore in the Controller’s own interest, so that it could, if necessary, exculpate itself in the event of a legal infringement.

3.3 The legal basis for the storage of the data is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. No disclosure of these collected personal data to third parties takes place, unless such disclosure is required by law or serves the legal defense of the Controller.

4. Use of the Download Function

4.1 We offer users a download function on our website to provide them with the corresponding information.

4.2 In the case of a download, the data you provide (your email address, your name, and, if applicable, your job title and your company) are stored by us in order to respond to your inquiries. The data collected in this context are deleted after storage is no longer necessary, or processing is restricted if statutory retention obligations exist.

5. Data Protection in Applications and the Application Procedure

5.1 Who is responsible for data processing?

Controller within the meaning of data protection law is:

consense communications GmbH (GPRA)
Friedenstraße 6a
81671 Munich

Further information about our agency, details about the persons authorized to represent it, and additional contact options can be found in our imprint: https://www.consense-communications.de/impressum/

5.2 What data do we process and for what purposes?

We process the data sent to us in connection with applications in order to assess the suitability for the position (or possibly other open positions in our agency) and to carry out the application process.

5.3 What is the legal basis?

The legal basis for processing your personal data in this application procedure is primarily § 26 BDSG in the version applicable as of May 25, 2018. Accordingly, processing of data is permissible if it is necessary in connection with the decision on establishing an employment relationship.

Should the data be required after completion of the application process for legal prosecution, data processing may take place on the basis of the requirements of Article 6 GDPR, in particular for the purposes of legitimate interests pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. In such cases, our interest lies in asserting or defending claims.

5.4 How long are the data stored?

Applicant data are deleted six months after rejection. If you have agreed to further storage of your personal data, we will include your data in our applicant pool. There, the data are deleted after two years. Should you be awarded a position during the application process, your data will be transferred into our personnel data systems.

5.5 Who are the recipients of the data?

Applicant data are reviewed by HR and management upon receipt. Suitable applications are then forwarded internally to the respective team leaders for the open position. The further process is then coordinated. Within the agency, only persons who need access to applicant data for the proper execution of our application procedure generally have access.

5.6 Where are the data processed?

The data are processed exclusively in data centers in the Federal Republic of Germany.

5.7 Rights as a “data subject”

Applicants have the right to obtain information about the personal data we process concerning them. For non-written information requests, we may require proof from applicants to confirm that they are the person they claim to be. Applicants also have the right to rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing to the extent they are legally entitled. Applicants also have the right to object to the processing within the legal framework. The same applies to the right to data portability.

5.8 Our Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a data protection officer in our agency. Applicants can reach him at the following contact details:

consense communications GmbH (GPRA)
– Data Protection Officer –
Friedenstraße 6a
81671 Munich
Email: dsb@consense-communications.de

5.9 Right to lodge a complaint

Applicants have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of their personal data by us.

6. Comment Function

6.1 Type, Scope, and Purpose of Data Processing

6.1.1 For the comment function on this page, in addition to the comment itself, information regarding the time the comment was created, the email address, and, if not posted anonymously, the username of the data subject are stored.

6.1.2 Storage of the IP address: Our comment function stores the IP addresses of users who write comments. Since we do not review comments on our website before their publication, we require these data in order to take action against the author in the event of legal violations such as insults or propaganda.

6.2 Legal Basis and Retention Period

6.2.1 The legal basis for processing personal data in connection with the comment function is, as of May 25, 2018, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

6.2.2 The data are stored by us as long as is necessary to provide the comment function or to fulfill the purpose for which the personal data were collected.

7. Cookies

7.1 Type, Scope, and Purpose of Data Processing

7.1.1 Depending on the settings of the data subject’s browser, the Controller collects information on the use of the website through the use of so-called cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on the data subject’s storage medium and save certain settings and data for exchange with the Controller’s system via the browser. Most of the cookies we use are deleted from the data subject’s hard drive after the browser session ends (session cookies). Session cookies are, for example, necessary to provide login information across multiple pages. Other cookies remain on the data subject’s computer and enable the recognition of the computer on the next visit (persistent cookies).

7.1.2 By using cookies, the Controller can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

7.1.3 Through the use of cookies, the information and offers on our website can be optimized in the sense of the user.

7.1.4 The data subject may at any time prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Already set cookies can also be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs (e.g. Firefox: Tools > Options > Privacy > Show Cookies > Remove Cookie/Delete All Cookies; Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > General > Delete Browsing History > Cookies). This is possible in all common Internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

7.2 Legal Basis and Retention Period

7.2.1 The legal basis for processing personal data in connection with cookies is, as of May 25, 2018, Article 6(1)(a) and (b) GDPR.

7.2.2 The data collected via cookies are stored by us as long as necessary to provide the respective services or fulfill the purpose for which the personal data were collected, or until cookies are deactivated.

8. Google Web Analytics Services Using Cookies

8.1 Type, Scope, and Purpose of Data Processing

8.1.1 Provisions on the Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

8.1.1.1 The Controller has integrated the Google Analytics component (with anonymization function) on the website www.consense-communications.de. Google Analytics is a web analytics service. Web analytics is the collection, gathering, and analysis of data about the behavior of visitors to websites. A web analytics service collects, among other things, data on the website from which a data subject came (so-called referrer), which sub-pages of the website were accessed, or how often and for what duration a sub-page was viewed. Web analytics are primarily used for optimization of a website and for cost-benefit analysis of Internet advertising.

8.1.1.2 The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Inc. (hereinafter “Google”), 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

8.1.1.3 For web analytics through Google Analytics, the Controller uses the addition “_gat._anonymizeIp.” By means of this addition, the IP address of the Internet connection of the data subject is shortened and anonymized by Google when accessing our website from a Member State of the European Union or from another contracting state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

8.1.1.4 Google Analytics sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. With the setting of the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. Each time one of the individual pages of this website operated by the Controller and into which a Google Analytics component has been integrated is accessed, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Google Analytics component to transmit data to Google for online analysis. Within the scope of this technical process, Google gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which, among other things, serve Google to trace the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently to enable commission settlements.

8.1.1.5 By means of the cookie, personal information such as the access time, the location from which access originated, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject are stored. Each time our website is visited, these personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject, are transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical process on to third parties.

8.1.1.6 The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding adjustment of the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment of the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie already set by Google Analytics may be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.

8.1.1.7 Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data generated by Google Analytics relating to the use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by Google, and preventing such. To do this, the data subject must download and install a browser add-on under the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This browser add-on tells Google Analytics via JavaScript that no data and information about visits to websites may be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-on is considered an objection by Google. If the information technology system of the data subject is later deleted, formatted, or reinstalled, the data subject must reinstall the browser add-on to disable Google Analytics. If the browser add-on is uninstalled or deactivated by the data subject or another person within their sphere of control, it is possible to reinstall or reactivate the browser add-on.

8.1.1.8 Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/ and under http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html. Google Analytics is explained under the following link: https://www.google.com/intl/en_en/analytics/.

8.1.2 Provisions on the Use of Google Maps
This website uses the product Google Maps of Google Inc. By using this website, you consent to the collection, processing, and use of the automatically collected data by Google Inc, its representatives, and third parties. The terms of use of Google Maps can be found under “Terms of Use of Google Maps.”

8.1.3 Provisions on the Use of Google AdWords

8.1.3.1 The Controller has integrated Google AdWords on the website www.consense-communications.de. Google AdWords is a service for Internet advertising that allows advertisers to place ads in both Google’s search engine results and the Google advertising network. Google AdWords allows an advertiser to predefine certain keywords by means of which an ad is displayed in Google’s search engine results only when the user retrieves a keyword-relevant search result. In the Google advertising network, the ads are distributed to relevant websites using an automatic algorithm and in compliance with the predefined keywords.

8.1.3.2 The operator of Google AdWords services is Google.

8.1.3.3 The purpose of Google AdWords is to promote our website by displaying interest-relevant advertising on third-party websites and in Google’s search engine results and to display third-party advertising on our website.

8.1.3.4 If a data subject accesses our website via a Google ad, Google places a so-called conversion cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. A conversion cookie loses its validity after thirty days and is not used to identify the data subject. If the cookie has not yet expired, it is used to determine whether certain sub-pages of our website have been accessed. Through the conversion cookie, both we and Google can track whether a data subject who reached our website via an AdWords ad generated revenue, i.e. completed or canceled a purchase.

8.1.3.5 The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie are used by Google to compile visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are in turn used by us to determine the total number of users referred to us via AdWords ads, to assess the success or failure of each AdWords ad, and to optimize our AdWords ads for the future. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.

8.1.3.6 By means of the conversion cookie, personal information, such as the websites visited by the data subject, is stored. Each time our website is visited, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet connection used by the data subject, are transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass on these personal data collected through the technical process to third parties.

8.1.3.7 The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding adjustment of the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment would also prevent Google from setting a conversion cookie on the data subject’s information technology system. In addition, a cookie already set by Google AdWords may be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.

8.1.3.8 Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to interest-based advertising by Google. To do this, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each Internet browser used and make the desired settings there.

8.1.3.9 Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved at https://www.google.de/intl/en/policies/privacy/.

8.2 Legal Basis and Retention Period

8.2.1 The legal basis for processing personal data in connection with web analytics services is, as of May 25, 2018, Article 6(1)(a), (b), and (f) GDPR. Where we process your personal data on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, the legitimate interest lies in tailoring our website to users and placing user-related advertising.

8.2.2 The data collected via cookies are stored by us as long as necessary to provide the respective services or fulfill the purpose for which the personal data were collected, or until the cookies are deactivated.

9. Social Plugins

9.1 Type, Scope, and Purpose of Data Collection, Processing, and Use

Data protection regarding the social plugins used: This website uses buttons from various social media networks under the so-called “2-click solution.” To leave it up to the data subject to decide whether data are transmitted to these networks, only a reference to the respective function is initially displayed instead of the actual social plugin. Only by clicking on the reference is the respective social plugin activated, which then leads to the data transfers described below.

9.2 Provisions on the Use of Facebook

9.2.1 The Controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website.

9.2.2 The operator of Facebook is Facebook Inc. (hereinafter “Facebook”), 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. For data subjects residing outside the USA or Canada, the controller for the processing of personal data is Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

9.2.3 After activation of the social plugin, with each call-up of one of the individual pages of the website www.consense-communications.de, which is operated by the Controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plugin) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plugins can be retrieved under https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_US. In the course of this technical process, Facebook is made aware of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject.

9.2.4 If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Facebook, Facebook recognizes with each call-up of our website by the data subject, and throughout the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Facebook component and associated by Facebook with the respective Facebook account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, such as the “Like” button, or leaves a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores these personal data.

9.2.5 If such transmission of this information to Facebook is not desired by the data subject, they may prevent this by logging out of their Facebook account before a call-up of our website is made.

9.2.6 The data policy published by Facebook, which is available at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. Furthermore, it explains what setting options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. In addition, different applications are available that make it possible to suppress data transmission to Facebook, e.g. the Facebook blocker provided by Webgraph, which can be obtained at http://webgraph.com/resources/facebookblocker/. Such applications may be used by the data subject to suppress the transmission of data to Facebook.

9.3 Provisions on the Use of LinkedIn

9.3.1 The Controller has integrated components of the LinkedIn Corporation on the website www.consense-communications.de. LinkedIn is an Internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts and create new business contacts.

9.3.2 The operator of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation (hereinafter “LinkedIn”), 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For data protection matters outside the USA, LinkedIn Ireland, Privacy Policy Issues, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland, is responsible.

9.3.3 After activation of the plugin, with each call-up of our website, the LinkedIn component causes the browser used by the data subject to download a corresponding representation of the component from LinkedIn. Further information about LinkedIn plugins may be accessed at https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. In the course of this technical process, LinkedIn gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject.

9.3.4 If the data subject is logged in at the same time on LinkedIn, LinkedIn recognizes with each call-up of our website by the data subject, and throughout the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the LinkedIn component and associated by LinkedIn with the respective LinkedIn account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on a LinkedIn button integrated on our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn user account of the data subject and stores these personal data.

9.3.5 If such transmission of this information to LinkedIn is not desired by the data subject, they may prevent this by logging out of their LinkedIn account before a call-up of our website is made.

9.3.6 LinkedIn offers the option to unsubscribe from e-mail messages, SMS messages, and targeted ads, as well as to manage ad settings under https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls. LinkedIn also uses partners such as Quantcast, Google Analytics, BlueKai, DoubleClick, Nielsen, Comscore, Eloqua, and Lotame, who may set cookies. Such cookies can be rejected at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable privacy policy of LinkedIn is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. The cookie policy of LinkedIn is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

9.4 Provisions on the Use of X (formerly Twitter)

9.4.1 The Controller has integrated components of X on the website www.consense-communications.de. X is a multilingual, publicly accessible microblogging service where users may publish and spread so-called “tweets,” i.e. short messages limited to 280 characters.

9.4.2 For data processing of individuals not residing in the USA, Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland, is responsible. Further information on data processing can be found in X’s privacy policy at x.com/de/privacy.

For users residing in the USA, Twitter Inc. (hereinafter “Twitter”), 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA, is responsible.

9.4.3 After activation of the plugin, with each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website operated by the Controller and on which a Twitter component (Twitter button) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Twitter component to download a representation of the corresponding Twitter component from Twitter. Further information on Twitter buttons can be found at https://developer.x.com/en/docs/x-for-websites/privacy. In the course of this technical process, Twitter is made aware of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject. The purpose of integrating the Twitter component is to enable our users to redistribute the content of this website, make this website known in the digital world, and increase our visitor numbers.

9.4.4 If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Twitter, Twitter recognizes with each call-up of our website by the data subject, and throughout the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Twitter component and associated by Twitter with the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Twitter buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transferred are assigned to the personal Twitter user account of the data subject and stored and processed by Twitter.

9.4.5 Twitter receives information via the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in on Twitter at the time of visiting our website. If such transmission of this information to Twitter is not desired by the data subject, they may prevent this by logging out of their Twitter account before a call-up of our website is made.

9.4.6 The applicable privacy policy of Twitter (“X”) can be accessed at https://x.com/privacy?lang=en.

9.5 Provisions on the Use of Xing

9.5.1 The Controller has integrated components of Xing on the website www.consense-communications.de. Xing is an Internet-based social network that allows users to connect with existing business contacts and create new business contacts.

9.5.2 The operator of Xing is XING AG (hereinafter “Xing”), Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

9.5.3 After activation of the plugin, with each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website operated by the Controller and on which a Xing component (Xing plugin) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Xing component to download a representation of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. Further information about the Xing plugins may be accessed at https://dev.xing.com/plugins. In the course of this technical process, Xing gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the data subject.

9.5.4 If the data subject is logged in at the same time on Xing, Xing recognizes with each call-up of our website by the data subject, and throughout the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific sub-page of our website the data subject visits. This information is collected by the Xing component and associated by Xing with the respective Xing account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Xing buttons integrated on our website, such as the share button, Xing assigns this information to the personal Xing user account of the data subject and stores these personal data.

9.5.5 Xing receives information via the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in on Xing at the time of visiting our website; this occurs regardless of whether the data subject clicks on the Xing component or not. If such transmission of this information to Xing is not desired by the data subject, they may prevent this by logging out of their Xing account before a call-up of our website is made.

9.5.6 The privacy policy published by Xing, which is available at https://www.xing.com/privacy, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Xing has also published data protection information for the Xing share button at https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

9.6 Provisions on the Use of Instagram

9.6.1 The Controller has integrated components of the service Instagram on this website. Instagram is a service that qualifies as an audiovisual platform and allows users to share photos and videos as well as further disseminate such data in other social networks.

9.6.2 The operator of the Instagram services is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.

9.6.3 With each call-up of one of the individual pages of this website operated by the Controller and on which an Instagram component (Insta button) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the user is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a representation of the corresponding Instagram component from Instagram. In the course of this technical process, Instagram is made aware of which specific sub-page of our website is visited by the user.

9.6.4 If the user is logged in at the same time on Instagram, Instagram recognizes with each call-up of our website by the user, and throughout the entire duration of their stay on our website, which specific sub-page of our website the user visits. This information is collected by the Instagram component and associated by Instagram with the respective Instagram account of the user. If the user clicks on one of the Instagram buttons integrated on our website, the data and information transferred are assigned to the personal Instagram user account of the user and stored and processed by Instagram.

9.6.5 Instagram receives information via the Instagram component that the user has visited our website, provided that the user is logged in on Instagram at the time of visiting our website; this occurs regardless of whether the user clicks on the Instagram component or not. If such transmission of this information to Instagram is not desired by the user, they may prevent this by logging out of their Instagram account before a call-up of our website is made.

9.6.6 Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram may be retrieved at https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388.

9.6.7 Legal Basis and Retention Period

9.6.7.1 The legal basis for processing personal data in connection with social plugins is, as of May 25, 2018, Article 6(1)(a) and (b) GDPR.

9.6.7.2 The data collected via social plugins are stored by us as long as necessary to provide the respective services or fulfill the purpose for which the personal data were collected.

10. Use of Matomo

10.1 Scope of Processing of Personal Data
We use the open-source tracking tool Matomo (https://matomo.org/) to analyze the surfing behavior of our users. Personal data may be stored and evaluated in the process, especially user activity. We also collect various log files (e.g. IP address, referrer, browsers and operating systems used) and can measure whether our website visitors perform certain actions (e.g. clicks, purchases, etc.). The software is configured so that IP addresses are not fully stored but 2 bytes of the IP address are masked (e.g. 192.168.xxx.xxx) for anonymization. This way, the shortened IP address can no longer be assigned to the accessing computer. The data are stored in our MySQL database; logs or report data are not sent to Matomo servers. Further information on the processing of data by Matomo can be found at https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/.

10.2 Purpose of Data Processing
Processing personal data of users enables us to analyze user behavior. Through the evaluation of the data collected, we are able to compile information on the use of individual components of our online presence. This helps us continuously improve our online presence and its user-friendliness.

10.3 Legal Basis
The use of this tool is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website offering and its advertising. Operation of the tool is cookie-free and takes place exclusively by means of log file analysis and without active fingerprinting. The IP address is shortened. No data are transferred to Matomo, since the tool is hosted on our server. The user may object to the use of Matomo at any time (see below). For these reasons, the legitimate interest of the website operator outweighs, given the minimal interference with visitors’ rights.

10.4 Retention Period
Your personal information is stored as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.

10.5 Right to Object and Removal Option
You may object to the use of Matomo. You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Matomo by blocking the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the “Do Not Track” function of a supported browser, disabling the execution of script code in your browser, or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com). Further information on objection and removal options against Matomo can be found at: https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/.

III. Rights of the Data Subject

1. Right of Access

1.1 Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right to obtain, at any time and free of charge, from the Controller information about the personal data stored concerning them and a copy of such information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:

1.1.1 the purposes of the processing;

1.1.2 the categories of personal data being processed;

1.1.3 the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations;

1.1.4 where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;

1.1.5 the existence of the right to request from the Controller rectification or erasure of personal data, or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject, or to object to such processing;

1.1.6 the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;

1.1.7 where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source;

1.1.8 the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR, and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

1.2 Furthermore, the data subject has the right to be informed whether personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject shall also have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

2. Right to Rectification

Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right to obtain without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of a supplementary statement.

3. Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

3.1 Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right to request from the Controller the erasure of personal data concerning them without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies and insofar as the processing is not required:

3.1.1 The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed;

3.1.2 The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing;

3.1.3 The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR;

3.1.4 The personal data have been unlawfully processed;

3.1.5 The erasure of personal data is required for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the Controller is subject;

3.1.6 The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Article 8(1) GDPR.

3.2 Where the Controller has made the personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR to erase the personal data, the Controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copies or replications of, those personal data, insofar as processing is not required.

4. Right to Restriction of Processing

Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right to obtain restriction of processing from the Controller where one of the following applies:

4.1 The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the Controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;

4.2 The processing is unlawful, the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data, and requests instead the restriction of their use;

4.3 The Controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims;

4.4 The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the Controller override those of the data subject.

5. Right to Data Portability

5.1 Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, as of May 25, 2018, to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to a Controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and has the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the Controller to which the personal data have been provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, insofar as the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Controller.

5.2 In exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

6. Right to Object

6.1 Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right, on grounds relating to their particular situation, to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning them, which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on those provisions.

6.2 The Controller shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

7. Existence of Automated Decision-Making

As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

8. Right to Withdraw Consent under Data Protection Law

8.1 Any data subject affected by the processing of personal data has the right to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

8.2 If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw consent, they may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the Controller.

9. Exercise of Rights

9.1 All of the rights listed above may be exercised informally by letter or email to the addresses specified above in section I.2.

10. TLS Encryption

10.1 For reasons of security and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries sent by the data subject to us as the site operator, this website uses TLS 1.0 encryption. An encrypted connection can be recognized by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in the browser’s address bar.

10.2 If TLS encryption is activated, the data transmitted to us by the data subject cannot be read by third parties.

11. Validity of the Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid, dated May 24, 2018, and updated on August 31, 2025.

It can be accessed and printed out at any time on our website at www.consense-communications.de/en/data-protection