Privacy policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for visiting our website die-botschaft.de and for your interest in our company.

The protection of your personal data, such as date of birth, name, telephone number, address, etc., is important to us.

The purpose of this privacy policy is to inform you about the processing of your personal data that we collect from you when you visit our website. Our data protection practice is in accordance with the legal regulations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). The following privacy policy serves to fulfil the information obligations resulting from the GDPR. These can be found, for example, in Art. 13 and 14 et seqq. of the GDPR.

Controller

The controller within the meaning of Art. 4 para. 7 GDPR is the person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

With regard to our website, the controller is:

Die Botschaft Communication GmbH

Kastanienallee 97

10435 Berlin

Germany

E-mail: info@die-botschaft.de

Phone: 030-779 07 89 0

Contact details of the data protection officer

We have appointed a data protection officer in accordance with Art. 37 of the GDPR. You can reach our data protection officer at the following contact details:

MKM Datenschutz GmbH

Spreeufer 5

10178 Berlin

Germany

E-mail: info@die-botschaft.de

Phone: 030 40364060

Website: http://mkm-datenschutz.de/

Provision of the website and creation of log files

Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the respective retrieving device (e.g. computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.).

What personal data is collected and to what extent is it processed?

(1) Information about the browser type and the version used;

(2) The operating system of the accessing device;

(3) Host name of the accessing computer;

(4) The IP address of the retrieval device;

(5) Date and time of access;

(6) Websites and resources (images, files, other page content) accessed on our website;

(7) Websites from which the user's system accessed our website (referrer tracking);

(8) Notification as to whether the retrieval was successful;

(9) amount of data transferred

This data is stored in the log files of our system. This data is not stored together with the personal data of a specific user, so that individual site visitors cannot be identified.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f of the GDPR (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest is to ensure the achievement of the purpose described below.

Purpose of data processing

The temporary (automated) storage of data is only required during the website visit so that the website can be provided. The storage and processing of personal data is also carried out to maintain the compatibility of our website for as many visitors as possible and to combat abuse and eliminate malfunctions. For this purpose, it is necessary to log the technical data of the accessing computer in order to be able to react as early as possible to display errors, attacks on our IT systems and/or errors in the functionality of our website. In addition, we use the data to optimise the website and to generally ensure the security of our IT systems.

Duration of storage

The erasure of the aforementioned technical data takes place as soon as they are no longer required to ensure the compatibility of the website for all visitors, but no later than 3 months after accessing our website.

Right of objection and erasure

You can object to the processing at any time in accordance with Art. 21 GDPR and demand the deletion of data in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR. You can find out which rights you have and how to claim them in the lower section of this privacy policy.

Information about the use of cookies

Scope for processing personal data

We integrate and use cookies on various pages to enable certain functions of our website and to integrate external web services. The so-called "cookies" are small text files that your browser can store on your access device. These text files contain a characteristic string that uniquely identifies the browser when you return to our website. The process of saving a cookie file is also referred to as "setting a cookie". Cookies can be set both by the website itself and by external web services.

Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f (legitimate interest) and/or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a and/or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a of the GDPR (consent).

It can be seen from the cookie table listed further below which legal basis are relevant.

In general, in the case of cookies that are collected on the basis of a legitimate interest, our legitimate interest is to ensure the functionality of our website and the services integrated on it (technically necessary cookies). In addition, it may be that the cookies increase the user-friendliness and enable a more individualised approach. We have weighed up your interests against ours.

With the help of cookie technology, we can only identify, analyse and track individual website visitors if the website visitor has consented to the use of the cookie in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

Purpose of data processing

Cookies are set by our website and/or external web services to enable the full functionality of our website, to improve user-friendliness or to pursue the purpose stated with your consent. Cookie technology also allows us to recognise individual visitors by pseudonyms, such as a unique or random ID, so that we can provide more personalised services. Details are set out in the table below.

Duration of storage

The cookies listed below are stored in your browser until they are deleted or, in the case of a session cookie, until the session has expired. Details are listed below:

Cookie name Session

Server die-botschaft.de

Provider Website operator

Purpose This cookie enables us to save individual comfort settings selected by you and to keep them available for your current and future visits to the site.

Legal basis Consent

Storage duration session

Type Configuration

Right of objection, withdraw of consent and erasure

You can set your browser according to your wishes so that the setting of cookies is generally prevented. Afterwards you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept cookies or accept cookies in principle. Cookies can be used for various purposes, e.g. to recognise that your access device is already connected to our website (permanent cookies) or to save last viewed offers (session cookies). If you have given us explicit consent to process your personal data, you can revoke this at any time. Please note that this does not affect the legality of the processing based on the consent until withdrawal.

Data security and data protection, communication by e-mail

Your personal data are protected by technical and organisational measures during collection, storage and processing that they are not accessible to third parties. In the case of unencrypted communication by e-mail, we cannot guarantee fully data security on the transmission path to our IT systems. Therefore, we recommend encrypted communications or the postal service for information requiring a high level of confidentiality.

Right of access and rectification - erasure & restriction of data – withdrawal of consent - right to object

Right of access

You have the right to request confirmation whether we are processing personal data about you. If this is the case, you have the right of access about the information described in Art. 15 para. 1 GDPR as long as the rights and freedoms of others are not adversely affected (Art. 15 para. 4 GDPR). With pleasure we will also provide you with a copy of this data.

Right to rectification

Pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR, you have the right to rectification at any time of any incorrect personal data (e.g. address, name, etc.) stored with us. You can also request the competition of this data at any time. A corresponding adjustment will be made immediately.

Right to erasure

According to Art. 17 para. 1 GDPR, you have the right to request that we erase the personal data we have collected about you, if

  • the data are no longer required;
  • the legal basis for the processing does not exist anymore due to the withdrawal of your consent;
  • you have objected to the processing and there are no legitimate reasons for this;
  • your data are not processed lawful;
  • this requires a legal obligation or a collection has taken place pursuant to Art. 8 para. 1 GDPR.

Pursuant to Art. 17 para. 3 GDPR, this right does not exist, if

  • the processing is necessary for exercise the right to freedom of speech and information;
  • your data have been collected due to a legal obligation;
  • the processing is necessary for reasons of public interest;
  • data are required for the enforcement, exercise or defence of legal claims.

Right to restriction of processing

Pursuant to Art. 18 para. 1 GDPR, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data in certain cases.

This applies if

  • you doubt the correctness of your personal data;
  • the processing is unlawful and you do not consent to its erasure;
  • the data is no longer needed for the purpose of processing, but the collected data is used for the enforcement, exercise or defence of legal claims;
  • an objection to the processing has been lodged pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR and it is unsure which interests predominates.

Right of withdrawal

If you have given us consent to process your personal data without doubt (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR), you may withdraw at any time. Please note that this does not affect the legality of the processing based on the consent until withdrawal.

Right of objection

Anytime, you have the right to object the processing of your personal data according to Art. 21 GDPR which has been collected based on the Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f (in the context of a legitimate interest). You only have this right if special circumstances against the storage and processing are given.

How to exercise your rights?

You can exercise your rights at any time by contacting the controller below:

die Botschaft Communication GmbH

Kastanienallee 97

10435 Berlin

Germany

E-mail: info@die-botschaft.de

Phone: 030-779 07 89 0

Right of data portability

Pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR, you have the right to transferred your personal data. We provide your data in a structured, common and machine-readable format. The data can be sent either to you or persons authorised by you.

We will provide you with the following data upon request pursuant to Art. 20 para. 1 GDPR:

  • Data collected on the basis of express consent based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR;
  • Data we have received from you in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR on the basis of existing contracts;
  • Data has been processed within the framework of an automated procedure.

We will transfer the personal data directly to a controller specified by you insofar as this is technically feasible. Please note that we may not transfer data which adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others (Art. 20 para. 4 GDPR).

Right to complain to the supervisory authority pursuant to Art. 77 para. 1 GDPR

Insofar as you suspect that your data are being processed unlawfully on our website, you may, of course, bring about a judicial clarification of the issue at any time. In addition, any other legal option is open to you. Irrespective of that, you may contact a supervisory authority based on Art. 77 para. 1 of the GDPR. You have a right to lodge a complaint pursuant to Art. 77 of the GDPR in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement, i.e. you can choose the supervisory authority of one of the above-mentioned places. The supervisory authority with whom the complaint is lodged shall notify you of the status and outcomes of your complaint, including your right to an effective judicial remedy based on Article 78 of the GDPR.