Data Protection

Personal data (hereinafter mostly referred to as "data") are only processed by us to the extent necessary and for the purpose of providing a functional and user-friendly website, including its content and the services offered there. According to Art. 4 No. 1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, i.e. the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as “GDPR”), “processing” is any process carried out with or without the help of automated processes or any such series of processes in connection with personal data, such as collecting, recording, organizing, arranging, storing, adapting or changing, reading out, querying, using, disclosing through transmission, dissemination or any other form of provision, comparison or the linking, the restriction, the deletion or the destruction.

With the following data protection declaration, we inform you in particular about the type, scope, purpose, duration and legal basis of the processing of personal data, insofar as we decide either alone or together with others about the purposes and means of processing. In addition, we will inform you below about the third-party components we use for optimization purposes and to increase the quality of use, insofar as third parties process data on their own responsibility.

Our privacy policy is structured as follows:

I. Information about us as the controller
II. Rights of users and data subjects
III. Information on data processing

I. Information about us as the controller

Responsible provider of this website in terms of data protection law is:

SNAP GmbH

Gesundheitscampus-Süd 17

44801 Bochum

Germany

Phone: +49 234 54507060

Fax: +49 234 54507069

Email: post@snap-gmbh.com

The data protection officer at the provider is: Mr Tobias Jokiel

Email: datenschutzbeauftragter@snap-gmbh.com

II. Rights of users and data subjects

With a view to the data processing described in more detail below, users and data subjects have the right

• for confirmation as to whether the data concerning you are being processed, for information about the processed data, for further information about the data processing as well as for copies of the data (see also Art. 15 GDPR);

• to correct or complete incorrect or incomplete data (see also Art. 16 GDPR);

• to the immediate deletion of the data concerning them (cf. also Art. 17 GDPR), or, alternatively, if further processing is necessary in accordance with Art. 17 Para. 3 GDPR, to restriction of processing in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR;

• to receive the data concerning them and provided by them and to transfer this data to other providers / responsible parties (cf. also Art. 20 GDPR);

• to complain to the supervisory authority if they are of the opinion that the data concerning them are being processed by the provider in violation of data protection regulations (cf. also Art. 77 GDPR).

In addition, the provider is obliged to notify all recipients to whom data has been disclosed by the provider of any correction or deletion of data or the restriction of processing that takes place on the basis of Articles 16, 17 Paragraph 1, 18 GDPR teach. However, this obligation does not exist if this notification is impossible or involves disproportionate effort. Irrespective of this, the user has a right to information about these recipients.

According to Art. 21 GDPR, users and data subjects also have the right to object to the future processing of the data concerning them, provided that the data is processed by the provider in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit.f) GDPR. In particular, an objection to data processing for the purpose of direct advertising is permitted.

III. Information on data processing

Your data processed when using our website will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies, the deletion of the data does not conflict with any statutory retention requirements and no other information on individual processing methods is given below.

Server data

For technical reasons, in particular to ensure a secure and stable website, your internet browser transmits data to us or to our web space provider. These so-called server log files record the type and version of your Internet browser, the operating system, the website from which you switched to our website (referrer URL), the website (s) of our website that you are visiting, the date and time of the respective access as well as the IP address of the internet connection from which our website is used.

The data collected in this way is temporarily stored, but not together with other data from you.

This storage takes place on the legal basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit.f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the improvement, stability, functionality and security of our website.

The data will be deleted after seven days at the latest, unless further storage is required for evidence purposes. Otherwise, the data will be wholly or partially excluded from deletion until an incident has been finally clarified.

Cookie Manager

To obtain consent for the use of technically unnecessary cookies on the website, the provider uses a cookie manager.
When the website is called up, a cookie with the setting information is stored on the user's end device so that the query regarding consent does not have to be made during a further visit.
The cookie is necessary to obtain the user's legally compliant consent.
The user can prevent or terminate the installation of cookies by changing the settings of his browser.

a) Session cookies / session cookies

We use so-called cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files or other storage technologies that are stored and stored on your device by the internet browser you use. These cookies process certain information about you on an individual basis, such as your browser or location data or your IP address.

This processing makes our website more user-friendly, more effective and more secure, as the processing enables, for example, the reproduction of our website in different languages or the offer of a shopping cart function.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 Paragraph 1 lit b.) GDPR, provided that these cookies are used to process data to initiate or process contracts.

If the processing does not serve to initiate or process a contract, our legitimate interest lies in improving the functionality of our website. The legal basis is then Article 6, Paragraph 1, Letter f) GDPR.

When you close your internet browser, these session cookies are deleted.

b) Third party cookies

Our website may also use cookies from partner companies with whom we work for the purpose of advertising, analyzing or improving the functionality of our website.

Please refer to the following information for details on this, in particular on the purposes and legal basis for processing such third-party cookies.

c) possibility of elimination

You can prevent or restrict the installation of cookies by setting your internet browser. You can also delete cookies that have already been saved at any time. The steps and measures required for this, however, depend on the specific Internet browser you are using. If you have any questions, please use the help function or documentation of your Internet browser or contact its manufacturer or support. In the case of so-called flash cookies, however, processing cannot be prevented via the browser settings. Instead, you have to change the setting of your Flash player. The steps and measures required for this also depend on the specific Flash player you are using. If you have any questions, please use the help function or documentation of your Flash player or contact the manufacturer or user support.

However, should you prevent or restrict the installation of cookies, this may mean that not all functions of our website can be used to their full extent.

Customer account / registration function

If you create a customer account with us via our website, we will use the data you entered during registration (e.g. your name, address or e-mail address) exclusively for pre-contractual services, for the fulfillment of the contract or for the purpose of Customer care (e.g. to provide you with an overview of your previous orders with us or to be able to offer you the so-called memo function) collect and save. At the same time, we then save the IP address and the date of your registration along with the time. This data will of course not be passed on to third parties.

As part of the further registration process, your consent to this processing will be obtained and reference will be made to this data protection declaration. The data collected by us will only be used to provide the customer account. If you consent to this processing, Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) GDPR is the legal basis for the processing.

If the opening of the customer account also serves pre-contractual measures or the fulfillment of the contract, the legal basis for this processing is also Article 6 (1) lit. b) GDPR.

The consent given to us to open and maintain the customer account can be revoked at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR. All you have to do is inform us of your revocation.

The data collected in this regard will be deleted as soon as processing is no longer necessary. In doing so, however, we must observe retention periods under tax and commercial law.

Contact inquiries / contact options

If you contact us via the contact form or email, the data you provide will be used to process your request. The specification of the data is necessary for processing and answering your request - without their provision we cannot answer your request, or at least only to a limited extent. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b) GDPR.

Your data will be deleted if your request has been finally answered and the deletion does not conflict with any statutory retention requirements, e.g. in the event of a subsequent contract processing.

User contributions, comments and ratings

We offer you the opportunity to post questions, answers, opinions or ratings, hereinafter referred to as “contributions”, on our website. If you take advantage of this offer, we will process and publish your contribution, the date and time of submission and the pseudonym you may have used.

The legal basis for this is Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR. All you have to do is inform us of your revocation.

In addition, we also process your IP and email address. The IP address is processed because we have a legitimate interest in initiating or supporting further steps if your contribution encroaches on the rights of third parties and / or it is otherwise unlawful.

In this case, the legal basis is Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the legal defense that may be necessary.

Subscription to contributions

If you publish articles on our website, we also offer you the option of subscribing to any follow-up articles by third parties. In order to be able to inform you about these follow-up posts by e-mail, we process your e-mail address.

The legal basis for this is Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent to this subscription at any time with effect for the future in accordance with Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR. To do this, all you have to do is inform us of your revocation or use the unsubscribe link contained in the respective email.

Online job applications / publication of job advertisements

We offer you the opportunity to apply to us via our website. With these digital applications, your applicant and application data will be electronically collected and processed by us to handle the application process. The legal basis for this processing is Section 26 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 BDSG in conjunction with Article 88 Paragraph 1 GDPR.

If an employment contract is concluded after the application process, we will save the data you transmitted during the application in your personnel file for the purpose of the usual organizational and administrative process - of course, taking into account the further legal obligations.

The legal basis for this processing is also Section 26 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 BDSG in conjunction with Article 88 Paragraph 1 GDPR. If an application is rejected, we automatically delete the data transmitted to us two months after notification of the rejection. However, the deletion does not take place if the data require longer storage of up to four months or until legal proceedings have been concluded due to legal provisions, e.g. due to the obligation to provide evidence under the AGG.

The legal basis in this case is Art. 6 Paragraph 1 lit. f) GDPR and Section 24 Paragraph 1 No. 2 BDSG. Our legitimate interest lies in legal defense and enforcement.

If you expressly consent to a longer storage of your data, e.g. for your inclusion in an applicant or interested party database, the data will be processed further on the basis of your consent. The legal basis is then Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You can of course revoke your consent at any time in accordance with Art. 7 Para. 3 GDPR by declaring it to us with effect for the future.

Contract processing

The data you provide for the use of our goods and/or services are processed by us for the purpose of contract execution and are necessary to this extent. Conclusion and processing of the contract are not possible without the provision of your data.
The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) DSGVO.
We delete the data with complete contract execution, but must observe the retention periods under tax and commercial law.
In the context of contract processing, we pass on your data to the transport company commissioned with the delivery of goods or to the financial service provider, insofar as the transfer is necessary for the delivery of goods or for payment purposes.
The legal basis for the transfer of data is then Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) DSGVO.

Sample data protection declaration of the Law firm Weiß & Partner

Social Media

1. Presence in social media: We maintain profiles and fan pages in social media. When you use and call up our profile in the respective network, the respective data protection notices and terms of use of the respective network or the social media platform apply. We are not the operator of this social media platform. The platform you are using is another entity in charge, which processes data without our direct involvement. In the context in which we carry out data processing via this platform, we follow all relevant data protection regulations without exception. Furthermore, we work towards compliance with data protection regulations by the operator of the social media platform in accordance with our possibilities and our knowledge. As a rule, however, the data processing by the operator of the social media platform is beyond our knowledge and we cannot influence this in these respective cases. Due to this, the description of the data categories and the corresponding processing under point 2 is not conclusive in terms of content and only reflects our current state of knowledge.

2. Data categories and description of data processing: usage data, contact details, Content data, inventory data. Furthermore, the data of the users within social networks are usually processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example, using the Usage behavior and the resulting interests of the user can be used to create user profiles. The usage profiles can in turn be used, for example, to place advertisements within and outside of the networks that presumably correspond to the interests of the users. For these purposes, cookies are usually stored on the computers of the users in which the Usage behavior and the interests of users are saved. Furthermore, the Usage profiles also store data regardless of the devices used by the users (especially if the users are members of the respective platforms and on these are logged in). For a detailed presentation of the respective processing forms and the Opposition options (opt-out) are referred to the data protection declarations and information the operator of the respective networks. Also in the case of requests for information and assertions we point out that the rights of data subjects are most effectively applied, if directed to the respective provider. Only the providers have access to the data of the users and can take appropriate measures directly and provide information. Should you still need help then you can contact us.

3. Purpose of processing: communication with those connected to the social networks and registered users; Information and advertising for our products, offers and Services; External presentation and image cultivation; Evaluation and analysis of users and content our presences on social media.

4. Legal basis: The legal basis for processing personal data is our legitimate interest in the above purposes according to Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Insofar as you have given us or the person responsible for the social network your consent to the Processing of your personal data, the legal basis is Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. a) in conjunction with Art. 7 GDPR.

5. Data transmission / recipient category: social network.

6. The data protection notices, information options and objection options (opt-out) of the respective networks / service providers can be found here:

(1) Facebook service provider: Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbor, Dublin 2, Ireland); Website: www.facebook.com; Data protection: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/, Opt-Out: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads and http://www.youronlinechoices.com; Contradiction: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/2061665240770586; Agreement on common Processing of personal data on Facebook pages (Art. 26 GDPR): https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum, data protection information for Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data. We and Facebook are jointly responsible for our fan page in accordance with Art. 26 GDPR. In addition established an agreement called "Page Insights Information", available at https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum, completed after the Facebook must observe certain security measures and also the rights of the data subject directly will fulfill itself. Above all, you can contact Facebook directly for information rights and apply deletions. Your data subject rights, such as information, deletion, objection and in particular Complaint to the add competent supervisory authority, but are not affected by this. Further Information on shared responsibility can be found in the "Information on." Page Insights Data "under https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/information_about_page_insights_data.

(2) Instagram service provider: Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbor, Dublin 2, Ireland) - Privacy Policy / Opt-Out: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875, Objection: https://help.instagram.com/contact/186020218683230; Agreement on common Processing of personal data on Instagram pages (Art. 26 GDPR): https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum.

(2LinkedIn - Service provider: LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland) - Data protection declaration: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy, cookie policy and opt-out: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.