We are very pleased about your interest in our company. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for consense communications GmbH. Use of the website of consense communications GmbH is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services of our company via our website, 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 generally obtain the consent of the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of a data subject shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to consense communications GmbH. By means of this privacy policy, our company wishes to inform the general public of the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of the rights to which they are entitled by means of this privacy policy.

The controller has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through this website. However, 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 transmit personal data to us via alternative means, e.g. by telephone.

I. General Provisions

1. Definitions

The privacy policy of the controller is based on the terminology used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy policy should be legible and understandable for the general public, as well as our customers and business partners.

We use the following terms in this privacy policy, among others:

1.1 Personal Data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter "data subject"). 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 is processed by the controller responsible for the processing.

1.3 Processing

Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of 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 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 and the General Data Protection Regulation as well as other data protection regulations applicable in the Member States of the European Union is:

consense communications GmbH (GPRA)
Friedenstraße 6a
81671 Munich
Tel.: +49 89 230026-0
E-Mail: info@consense-communications.de
Website: www.consense-communications.de

II. Provisions for the Website

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

1.1 Nature, Scope, and Purpose of Data Processing

1.1.1 The website of the controller collects a series of general data and information with each access to the website by a data subject or automated system. This general data and information is stored in the server log files. The following may be collected: (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 referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (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, (8) and any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

1.1.2 The data is required to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimize the content of our website as well as its advertising, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack. Therefore, we analyze anonymously collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our company, and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

1.2 Legal Basis and Storage Duration

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

1.2.2 We delete the data collected during the website visit that may permit identification of a person after three months.

2. Contact Options via the Website

2.1 Nature, Scope, and Purpose of Data Processing

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

2.2 Legal Basis and Storage Duration

2.2.1 The legal basis for the processing of personal data in connection with a contact inquiry is Art. 6(1)(b) and Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

2.2.2 We delete the data collected during the contact inquiry that may permit identification of a person after the complete processing of the inquiry, insofar as retention periods (e.g. under tax law) do not preclude deletion.

3. Use of the Comment Function on the Website Blog

3.1 We offer users the opportunity to leave individual comments on individual blog posts on a blog located on our website. A blog is a web-based, usually publicly accessible portal in which one or more persons, called bloggers or web bloggers, may post articles or write down thoughts in so-called blog posts. The blog posts may generally be commented on by third parties.

3.2 If you leave a comment on the blog published on this website, in addition to the comments you leave, information on the time of the comment entry as well as the username (pseudonym) chosen by the data subject will be stored and published. Furthermore, the IP address assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) of the data subject is also logged. This storage of the IP address takes place for security reasons, and in case the data subject violates the rights of third parties by posting a comment, or posts illegal content. The storage of this personal data is therefore in the own interest of the controller, so that he could exculpate himself in the event of an infringement. No transfer of this collected personal data to third parties takes place, unless such a transfer is required by law or serves the legal defense of the controller.

3.3 The legal basis for the storage of the data is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. No transfer of the collected personal data to third parties takes place.

4. Use of the Download Function

4.1 We offer users a download function on our website to provide them with the relevant content. The data you provide for the download function will be collected for this purpose.

4.2 During a download, the data you provide (your e-mail address, your name, and if applicable, your company name and other information) will be stored for the purpose of the download and for contacting you. No transfer of this personal data to third parties takes place.

5. Data Protection for Applications and the Application Procedure

5.1 Who is responsible for data processing?

The controller within the meaning of data protection law is

consense communications GmbH (GPRA)
Friedenstraße 6a
81671 Munich

Further information about our agency, details of the authorized representatives, 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 that you have sent us in connection with your application in order to assess your suitability for the position (or any other open positions in our company) and to carry out the application procedure.

5.3 On what legal basis is this done?

The legal basis for the processing of your personal data in this application procedure is primarily Section 26 BDSG in its version valid from May 25, 2018. According to this provision, the processing of data that is necessary in connection with the decision on the establishment of an employment relationship is permissible.

Should the data be required for legal proceedings after the completion of the application procedure, data processing may be carried out on the basis of the requirements of Art. 6 GDPR, in particular for the exercise of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our interest then lies in the assertion or defense of claims.

5.4 How long is the data stored?

Data of applicants will be deleted after 6 months in the event of a rejection. If you have consented to further storage of your personal data, we will transfer your data to our applicant pool. There, the data will be deleted after the expiration of two years. If you have been accepted for a position during the application process, the data from the applicant data system will be transferred to our human resources information system.

5.5 To which recipients is the data disclosed?

Applicant data will be reviewed by HR and management upon receipt. Suitable applications will then be forwarded to the relevant department heads. Access to your data is limited to those persons who need access for the proper conduct of our application process.

5.6 Where is the data processed?

The data is 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 their personal data processed by us in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. In addition, they have the right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

5.8 Our Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a data protection officer in our agency. Applicants can reach them at the following address:

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

5.9 Right to Lodge a Complaint

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

6. Comment Function

6.1 Nature, Scope, and Purposes of Data Processing

6.1.1 For the comment function on this page, in addition to the comment, details on the time of creation of the comment, the e-mail address, and, if the user is not posting anonymously, the username they have chosen are stored.

6.1.2 Storage of the IP Address: Our comment function stores the IP addresses of users who post comments. Since we do not review comments on our website before they are activated, we need this data in order to be able to take action against the author in the event of legal violations such as insults or propaganda.

6.2 Legal Basis and Storage Duration

6.2.1 The legal basis for the processing of personal data in connection with the comment function is Art. 6(1)(a) and (b) of the European General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

6.2.2 The data is stored by us for as long as it is necessary for the provision of the comment function or for the fulfillment of the purpose for which the personal data was collected, or until the user deletes the comment, respectively.

7. Web Tracking Technologies

7.1 Nature, Scope, and Purpose of Data Processing

7.1.1 Depending on the browser settings of the data subject, the controller collects personal data of the data subject through the use of web tracking technologies. Web tracking technologies are small data files that are stored by the internet browser on the computer or other device of the data subject. They serve to store individual information and settings of the data subject in the respective internet browser for, in some cases, a specified period of time, and to exchange this data with our internet page or the relevant third party.

7.1.2 Through the use of web tracking technologies, the controller can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without them.

7.1.3 By means of such technologies, the information and offers on our website can be optimized in the interest of the user. They enable us, as already mentioned, to recognize users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilize our website. The user of a website that uses such technologies, for example, does not have to re-enter their login credentials with each visit to the website, because this is taken over by the technology and the corresponding data file stored on the user's computer system.

7.1.4 The data subject can prevent the setting of such tracking technologies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of tracking technologies. Furthermore, already set tracking technologies can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of tracking technologies in the internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.

7.2 Legal Basis and Storage Duration

7.2.1 The legal basis for the processing of personal data in connection with web tracking technologies is, as of May 25, 2018, Art. 6(1)(a) and (b) of the European General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 as well as Section 25(1) TDDDG (Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act).

7.2.2 The data collected through tracking technologies is stored by us for as long as it is necessary for the provision of the respective services or for the fulfillment of the purpose for which the personal data was collected, or until the technologies are deactivated.

8. Google Web Analytics Services Using Web Tracking Technologies

8.1 Nature, Scope, and Purposes of Data Processing

8.1.1 Privacy Policy Provisions on the Deployment and Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymization Function)

8.1.1.1 The controller has integrated the component Google Analytics (with anonymization function) on this website. 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 analysis service collects, inter alia, data about the website from which a data subject has come (so-called referrer), which sub-pages were visited, or how often and for what duration a sub-page was viewed. Web analytics are predominantly used for the optimization of a website. The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze the visitor flows on our website www.consense-communications.de.

8.1.1.2 The operating company of the Google Analytics component is Google Ireland Limited (hereinafter "Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

8.1.1.3 The controller uses the addition "_gat._anonymizeIp" for web analysis via Google Analytics. By means of this addition, the IP address of the Internet connection of the data subject is abridged by Google and anonymized when accessing our websites from a Member State of the European Union or another Contracting State to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

8.1.1.4 Google Analytics sets a tracking file on the information technology system of the data subject. The setting of this tracking file enables Google to analyze the use of our website. With each access to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and into which a Google Analytics component was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject will automatically submit data through the Google Analytics component for the purpose of online advertising and the settlement of commissions to Google. During the course of this technical procedure, Google gains knowledge of personal information, such as the IP address of the data subject, which serves Google, inter alia, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks, and subsequently create commission settlements.

8.1.1.5 By means of the tracking file, personal information, for example the access time, the location from which the access was made, and the frequency of visits to our website by the data subject, is stored. With each visit to our website, such personal data, including the IP address of the Internet access used by the data subject, will be 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 procedure to third parties.

8.1.1.6 The data subject can prevent the setting of tracking technologies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used, as already stated above, and thus permanently object to the setting of such technologies. Such a setting of the Internet browser used would also prevent Google Analytics from setting a tracking file on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a tracking file already set by Google Analytics may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.

8.1.1.7 Furthermore, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to the collection of data generated by Google Analytics concerning the use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by Google, and the chance to preclude any such. For this purpose, the data subject must download a browser add-on under the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout and install it. This browser add-on tells Google Analytics through a JavaScript that any data and information about the visits of Internet pages may not be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-ons is considered an objection by Google. If the information technology system of the data subject is later deleted, formatted, or newly installed, then the data subject must reinstall the browser add-ons to disable Google Analytics. If the browser add-on was uninstalled by the data subject or any other person who is attributable to their sphere of competence, or is disabled, it is possible to execute the reinstallation or reactivation of the browser add-ons.

8.1.1.8 Further information and the applicable privacy policy provisions of Google can be retrieved under https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/ and under http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html. Google Analytics is further explained under the following link https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/.

8.1.2 Privacy Policy Provisions on the Deployment and Use of Google Maps

This website uses the product Google Maps by Google Ireland Limited. By using this website, you agree to the collection, processing, and use of the automatically collected data by Google Ireland Limited, its representatives, and third parties. The terms of use for Google Maps can be found at "Google Maps Terms of Use".

8.1.3 Privacy Policy Provisions on the Deployment and Use of Google Ads

8.1.3.1 The controller has integrated Google Ads on this website. Google Ads is an Internet advertising service that allows advertisers to place ads both in the Google search engine results and in the Google advertising network. Google Ads allows an advertiser to pre-define specific keywords by which an ad in the Google search results is only displayed when the user utilizes the search engine to retrieve a keyword-relevant search result. In the Google advertising network, the ads are distributed to relevant web pages using an automatic algorithm, taking into account the previously defined keywords. The purpose of Google Ads is the promotion of our website through the display of interest-relevant advertising on the websites of third-party companies and in the search engine results of the Google search engine and the placement of third-party advertising on our website www.consense-communications.de.

8.1.3.2 The operating company of the services of Google Ads is Google Ireland Limited (hereinafter "Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

8.1.3.3 The purpose of Google Ads is the promotion of our website through the display of interest-relevant advertising on the websites of third-party companies and in the search engine results of the Google search engine and the placement of third-party advertising on our website.

8.1.3.4 If a data subject reaches our website via a Google ad, a conversion tracking file is placed on the information technology system of the data subject through Google. Such a tracking file loses its validity after 30 days and is not used to identify the data subject. If the tracking file has not yet expired, the conversion tracking file is used to determine whether certain sub-pages, for example, the shopping cart from an online shop system, were called up on our website. Through the conversion tracking file, both we and Google can track whether a data subject who came to our website through a Google Ads advertisement generated revenue, that is, completed or cancelled a purchase of goods.

8.1.3.5 The data and information collected through the use of the conversion tracking file are used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are in turn used by us to determine the total number of users who were referred to us through Google Ads advertisements, i.e. to determine the success or failure of the respective Google Ads advertisement and to optimize our Google Ads advertisements for the future. Neither our company nor other Google Ads advertisers receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.

8.1.3.6 Through the conversion tracking file, personal information, for example the web pages visited by the data subject, is stored. Each time the data subject visits our website, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet access used by the data subject, is 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 procedure to third parties.

8.1.3.7 The data subject can prevent the setting of tracking technologies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used, as already stated above, and thus permanently object to the setting of such technologies. Such a setting of the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a conversion tracking file on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a tracking file already set by Google Ads 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 the interest-based advertising by Google. For this purpose, the data subject must access the link www.google.de/settings/ads from each of the Internet browsers they use and make the desired settings there.

8.1.3.9 Further information and the applicable privacy policy provisions of Google can be retrieved under https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

8.2 Legal Basis and Storage Duration

8.2.1 The legal basis for the processing of personal data in connection with web analytics services is Art. 6(1)(a) and (f) of the European General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

8.2.2 The data collected through tracking technologies is stored by us for as long as it is necessary for the provision of the respective services or for the fulfillment of the purpose for which the personal data was collected, or until the technologies are deactivated.

9. Social Plugins

9.1 Nature, Scope, and Purposes of Data Collection, Processing, and Use

Data protection for the social plugins used: The website contains, using the so-called "Shariff solution" developed by the German computer magazine c't, social plugins of the following social networks. The "Shariff solution" ensures that the social plugins used on the website do not establish a connection to the respective social networks. This means that personal data of the data subject is not automatically transmitted to the respective social networks when visiting the website. Only when the data subject clicks on the social plugin buttons does the respective social network register the visit to the website, in particular the IP address and the URL of the website visited. Based on this click, a new window opens in the internet browser, which presents the corresponding page of the respective social network.

9.2 Privacy Policy Provisions on the Deployment and Use of Facebook

9.2.1 The controller has integrated components of the company Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.

9.2.2 The operating company of Facebook is Meta Platforms, Inc. (hereinafter "Facebook"), 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. For the processing of personal data outside the USA and Canada, the controller is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

9.2.3 After activation of the social plugin, with each access to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and into which a Facebook component (Facebook plugin) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download display of the corresponding Facebook component from Facebook. An overview of all the Facebook plugins can be accessed under https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE. During the course of this technical procedure, Facebook is made aware of what specific sub-site of our website was visited by the data subject. The purpose and scope of the data collection and the further processing and use of the data by Facebook, as well as the related rights and settings options of the data subjects to protect their privacy, can be found in the Facebook privacy policy available at www.consense-communications.de.

9.2.4 If the data subject is logged in to Facebook at the same time, Facebook detects with every access to our website by the data subject – and for the entire duration of their stay on our website – which specific sub-site of our website was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Facebook component and associated with the respective Facebook account of the data subject by Facebook. If the data subject clicks on one of the Facebook buttons integrated into our website, e.g. the "Like" button, or if the data subject submits a comment, then Facebook matches this information with the personal Facebook user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

9.2.5 If the data subject does not wish such a transmission of this information to Facebook, they can prevent this by logging off from their Facebook account before accessing our website.

9.2.6 The data policy published by Facebook, which is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains what setting options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the data subject. In addition, browser settings or appropriate browser extensions can be used to suppress data transmission to Meta (Facebook).

9.3 Privacy Policy Provisions on the Deployment and Use of LinkedIn

9.3.1 The controller has integrated components of LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company on this website. LinkedIn is an Internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts as well as to make new business contacts. The LinkedIn component enables the data subject to share content from our website www.consense-communications.de on LinkedIn.

9.3.2 The operating company of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company (hereinafter "LinkedIn"), Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.

9.3.3 After activation of the plugin, the LinkedIn component causes the Internet browser of the data subject to download a corresponding representation of the component from LinkedIn with each individual access to our website. Further information about the LinkedIn plugins can be accessed under https://developer.linkedin.com/plugins. During the course of this technical procedure, LinkedIn gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.

9.3.4 If the data subject is logged in to LinkedIn at the same time, LinkedIn detects with every access to our website by the data subject – and for the entire duration of their stay on our website – which specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the LinkedIn component and associated with the respective LinkedIn account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on a LinkedIn button integrated into our website, LinkedIn assigns this information to the personal LinkedIn user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

9.3.5 If the data subject does not wish such a transmission of this information to LinkedIn, they can prevent this by logging off from their LinkedIn account before accessing our website.

9.3.6 LinkedIn offers under https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls the option to unsubscribe from e-mail messages, SMS messages, and targeted advertisements, as well as the ability to manage ad settings. LinkedIn also uses various third-party partners that may set tracking technologies. Such tracking technologies can be rejected under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy. The applicable privacy policy provisions of LinkedIn can be accessed under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. The tracking technology policy of LinkedIn is available under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

9.4 Privacy Policy Provisions on the Deployment and Use of X (formerly Twitter)

9.4.1 The controller has integrated components of X on this website. X (formerly Twitter) is a publicly accessible, multilingual microblogging service on which users may publish and spread so-called "tweets," e.g. short messages that are limited to a certain number of characters. These short messages are available for everyone, including those who are not logged in to X. The tweets are also displayed to so-called followers of the respective user. Followers are other X users who follow a user's tweets. Furthermore, X allows you to address a wide audience via hashtags, links, or retweets. An X component was integrated into the website www.consense-communications.de.

9.4.2 For the data processing of persons not residing in the USA, Twitter International Unlimited Company (hereinafter "Twitter"), One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland is responsible. The applicable privacy policy provisions of Twitter can be accessed under 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 access to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and into which an X component (Twitter button) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download a display of the corresponding X component from Twitter.

Further information about the Twitter buttons can be accessed under https://developer.x.com/en/docs/x-for-websites/privacy. During this technical procedure, Twitter gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject. The purpose of the integration of the Twitter component is a retransmission of the contents of this website to allow our users to introduce this web page to the digital world and increase our visitor numbers.

9.4.4 If the data subject is logged in to Twitter at the same time, Twitter detects with every access to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Twitter component and associated with the respective Twitter account of the data subject. If the data subject clicks on one of the Twitter buttons integrated into our website, then Twitter assigns this information to the personal Twitter user account of the data subject and stores the personal data.

9.4.5 Twitter receives information through the Twitter component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in to Twitter at the time of accessing our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the Twitter component or not. If such a transmission of information to Twitter is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this by logging off from their Twitter account before accessing our website.

9.4.6 The applicable privacy policy provisions of Twitter ("X") can be accessed under X Privacy Settings.

9.5 Privacy Policy Provisions on the Deployment and Use of Xing

9.5.1 The controller has integrated components of Xing on this website. Xing is an Internet-based social network that enables users to connect with existing business contacts as well as to make new business contacts. The individual users can create a personal profile of themselves at Xing. Companies may, for example, create company profiles or publish job offers on Xing. A Xing component was integrated into the website www.consense-communications.de.

9.5.2 The operating company of Xing is XING AG (hereinafter "Xing"), Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

9.5.3 After activation of the plugin, with each access to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and into which a Xing component (Xing plugin) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download a display of the corresponding Xing component from Xing. Further information about the Xing plugins can be accessed under https://dev.xing.com/plugins. During the course of this technical procedure, Xing gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.

9.5.4 If the data subject is logged in to Xing at the same time, Xing detects with every access to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Xing component and associated with the respective Xing account of the data subject.

9.5.5 Xing receives information through the Xing component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in to Xing at the time of accessing our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the Xing component or not. If such a transmission of information to Xing is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this by logging off from their Xing account before accessing our website.

9.5.6 The privacy policy provisions published by Xing, which are available under https://www.xing.com/privacy, provide information about the collection, processing, and use of personal data by Xing. Furthermore, Xing has published privacy notices for the XING share button under https://www.xing.com/app/share?op=data_protection.

9.6 Privacy Policy Provisions on the Deployment and 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. It allows users to share photos and videos and also to disseminate such data in other social networks.

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

9.6.3 With each access to one of the individual pages of this website, which is operated by the controller and into which an Instagram component was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted by the respective Instagram component to download a display of the corresponding component from Instagram. During the course of this technical procedure, Instagram gains knowledge of which specific sub-page of our website was visited by the data subject.

9.6.4 If you are logged in to Instagram at the same time, Instagram detects with every access to our website by the data subject and for the entire duration of their stay on our website which specific sub-page was visited by the data subject. This information is collected through the Instagram component and associated with the respective Instagram account of the data subject.

9.6.5 Instagram receives information through the Instagram component that the data subject has visited our website, provided that the data subject is logged in to Instagram at the time of accessing our website. This occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on the Instagram component or not. If such a transmission of information to Instagram is not desired by the data subject, they can prevent this by logging off from their Instagram account before accessing our website.

9.6.6 Further information and the applicable privacy policy provisions of Instagram can be retrieved under https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388.

9.6.7 Legal Basis and Storage Duration

9.6.7.1 The legal basis for the processing of personal data in connection with social plugins is Art. 6(1)(a) and (f) of the European General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

9.6.7.2 The data collected through the social plugins is stored by us for as long as it is necessary for the provision of the respective services or for the fulfillment of the purpose for which the personal data was collected, or until the social plugins are deactivated.

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 browsing behavior of our users.

Personal data may be stored and evaluated thereby, in particular the browsing activity (e.g. web pages visited, interest in content), technical information (e.g. browser, operating system, hardware used, IP address – anonymized e.g. to 92.168.xxx.xxx) and date and time of access. The data collected is not used to personally identify the visitor to this website, and is not merged with personal data about the bearer of the pseudonym. Further information on data processing and data protection in connection with Matomo can be found at https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/.

10.2 Purpose of Data Processing

The processing of personal data of users enables us to analyze the browsing behavior of our users. By evaluating the data obtained, we are able to compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This helps us to continuously improve our website and its user-friendliness.

10.3 Legal Basis for the Processing of Personal Data

The use of this tool is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the anonymized analysis of user behavior in order to optimize both the website and its advertising.

10.4 Duration of Storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy, or as required by law, for example for tax and accounting purposes.

10.5 Right to Object and Right to Erasure

You may object to the use of Matomo.

You can prevent the collection and processing of your personal data by Matomo by preventing the execution of script code in your browser, installing a script blocker in your browser (e.g. https://noscript.net/ or https://www.ghostery.com) or activating the "Do Not Track" setting in your browser.

Further information on objection and erasure options regarding Matomo can be found at https://matomo.org/privacy-policy/.

10a. EU-US Data Privacy Framework

For the transfer of personal data to the USA, we rely, insofar as the respective recipients are certified, on the adequacy decision of the European Commission pursuant to Art. 45 GDPR regarding the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) of July 10, 2023. Companies such as Google and Meta are certified under the DPF, thereby ensuring an adequate level of data protection for the transfer of data to the USA.

III. Rights of the Data Subject

1. Right of Access

1.1 Each data subject has the right to obtain from the controller free confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. Where this is the case, the data subject has the right to be informed of the personal data stored about them and of 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 – as of May 25, 2018 referred to in Art. 22(1) and (4) of the European General Data Protection Regulation – 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 as to whether personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organization. Where this is the case, the data subject shall have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

2. Right to Rectification

Each data subject has the right to obtain from the controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject has the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.

3. Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

3.1 Each data subject has the right to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies, as long as the processing is not necessary:

3.1.1 The personal data were collected for such purposes or otherwise processed for which they are no longer necessary.

3.1.2 The data subject withdraws consent to which the processing was based – as of May 25, 2018 pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) or Art. 9(2)(a) of the European General Data Protection Regulation – and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.

3.1.3 The data subject objects – as of May 25, 2018 pursuant to Art. 21(1) of the European General Data Protection Regulation – to the processing, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects – as of May 25, 2018 pursuant to Art. 21(2) of the European General Data Protection Regulation – to the processing.

3.1.4 The personal data have been unlawfully processed.

3.1.5 The erasure of the personal data is necessary 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 – as of May 25, 2018 referred to in Art. 8(1) of the European General Data Protection Regulation.

3.2 If the personal data have been made public by the controller and the controller is obliged – as of May 25, 2018 pursuant to Art. 17(1) of the European General Data Protection Regulation – 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 copy or replication of, those personal data, as far as processing is not required.

4. Right to Restriction of Processing

Each data subject has the right to obtain from the controller restriction of processing 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 the processing – as of May 25, 2018 pursuant to Art. 21(1) of the European General Data Protection Regulation – pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.

5. Right to Data Portability

5.1 Each data subject has the right, as of May 25, 2018, to receive the personal data concerning him or her, which was provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. He or she shall have 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 – as of May 25, 2018 pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) or Art. 9(2)(a) of the European General Data Protection Regulation – or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) of the European General Data Protection Regulation, and the processing is carried out by automated means, as long 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 Furthermore, in exercising his or her right to data portability as of May 25, 2018 pursuant to Art. 20(1) of the European General Data Protection Regulation, the data subject shall have the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and when doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

6. Right to Object

6.1 Each data subject has the right, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time to object to processing of personal data concerning him or her, which is based – as of May 25, 2018 on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) of the European General Data Protection Regulation. This also applies to profiling based on these 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 refrain from automatic decision-making or profiling.

8. Right to Withdraw Consent under Data Protection Law

8.1 Each data subject has the right to withdraw his or her consent to the processing of personal data at any time.

8.2 If the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw consent, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.

9. Exercise of Rights

9.1 All the rights listed above may be exercised informally by letter or e-mail to the contact details listed above under Section I.2.

10. TLS Encryption

10.1 This website uses TLS encryption for security reasons and for the protection of the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries which you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock icon in your browser line.

10.2 When TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

11. Currency of the Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid, dated May 24, 2018, and updated on 04.04.2026 (Update of Privacy Policy).

It can be accessed and printed from our website at any time at https://www.consense-communications.de/datenschutz/.