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    AMS Media Limited
    2301, Bayfield Building 99
    Hennessy Road
    Wanchai
    Hong Kong (SAR)

    Contact

    Email: info(at)flashpacking4life.de

    EU Dispute Resolution

    The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR): https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

    Our email address can be found above in the legal notice.

    Consumer Dispute Resolution/Universal Arbitration Board

    We are neither willing nor obligated to participate in dispute resolution procedures before a consumer arbitration board.

    Liability for Content

    As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages according to § 7 para.1 of the German Telemedia Act (TMG) under general laws. However, according to §§ 8 to 10 of the TMG, we are not obligated as a service provider to monitor transmitted or stored external information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information under general laws remain unaffected. Any liability in this regard is only possible from the time of knowledge of a specific legal violation. Upon becoming aware of such violations, we will promptly remove the content.

    Liability for Links

    Our website contains links to external third-party websites, over whose content we have no control. Therefore, we cannot assume any responsibility for these external contents. The respective provider or operator of the linked sites is always responsible for their content. The linked sites were checked for possible legal violations at the time of linking. Illegal content was not recognizable at the time of linking.

    However, a permanent content check of the linked sites is not reasonable without concrete evidence of a violation of the law. Upon becoming aware of legal violations, we will promptly remove such links.

    Copyright

    The content and works created by the site operators on these pages are subject to German copyright law. The duplication, editing, distribution, and any form of exploitation outside the limits of copyright law require the written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of this site are permitted only for private, non-commercial use.

    Insofar as the content on this site was not created by the operator, third-party copyrights are respected. In particular, third-party content is marked as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, we request a corresponding notice. Upon becoming aware of legal violations, we will promptly remove such content.

    Privacy Policy

    1. Data Protection at a Glance

    General Information

    The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data refers to any data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on the topic of data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.

    Data Collection on This Website

    Who is responsible for the data collection on this website?

    The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the “Notice Regarding the Responsible Party” section of this privacy policy.

    How do we collect your data?

    Your data is collected in part by you providing it to us. This could, for example, involve data that you enter into a contact form.

    Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.

    What do we use your data for?

    Some of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

    What rights do you have regarding your data?

    You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time, free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Additionally, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

    For this and any other questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.

    Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools

    When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done using analysis programs.

    Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

    This is a translation; in case of discrepancies or doubts, the German version is always valid.

    2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

    External Hosting

    This website is hosted by an external service provider (host). The personal data collected on this website is stored on the host’s servers. This data may include, in particular, IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, contract data, contact details, names, website visits, and other data generated through a website.

    The use of the host is for the purpose of fulfilling contracts with our potential and existing customers (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR) and in the interest of secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

    Our host will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfill its service obligations and follow our instructions regarding this data.

    We use the following host:

    Address of 1&1 IONOS SE:
    Germany:
    1&1 IONOS SE
    Elgendorfer Str. 57
    56410 Montabaur

    Contract for Data Processing

    To ensure data processing in compliance with data protection regulations, we have concluded a data processing agreement with our host.

    Cloudflare

    We use the service “Cloudflare,” provided by Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (hereinafter “Cloudflare”).

    Cloudflare provides a globally distributed content delivery network with DNS services. Technically, the information transfer between your browser and our website is routed through Cloudflare’s network. This enables Cloudflare to analyze the data traffic between your browser and our website and serve as a filter between our servers and potentially malicious traffic from the internet. Cloudflare may also use cookies or other technologies to recognize internet users, but these are used solely for the purposes described here.

    The use of Cloudflare is based on our legitimate interest in providing our online services as securely and error-free as possible (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

    Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses. Details can be found here: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.

    For more information on security and data protection at Cloudflare, visit: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.

    Contract for Data Processing

    To ensure data processing in compliance with data protection regulations, we have concluded a data processing agreement with Cloudflare.

    3. General Information and Mandatory Information

    Data Protection

    The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

    When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

    Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating via email) can have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of data from third-party access is not possible.

    Note on the Responsible Party

    The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

    AMS Media Limited
    2301, Bayfield Building 99
    Hennessy Road
    Wanchai
    Hong Kong (SAR)

    Contact: info(at)flashpacking4life.de

    The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

    Storage Duration

    Unless a more specific storage duration is mentioned in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing the data no longer applies. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or revoke consent for data processing, your data will be deleted, provided we do not have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will occur after these reasons no longer apply.

    Note on Data Transfer to the USA and Other Third Countries

    Our website includes tools from companies based in the USA or other countries with inadequate data protection standards. When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these third countries. We point out that no comparable level of data protection can be guaranteed in these countries as in the EU. For example, US companies are required to disclose personal data to security authorities without you having the right to legal action against this. It cannot be ruled out that US authorities (e.g., intelligence agencies) may process, analyze, and permanently store your data on US servers for surveillance purposes. We have no influence over these processing activities.

    Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

    Many data processing activities are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke consent you have already given at any time. The legality of data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

    Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and Against Direct Advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)

    IF DATA PROCESSING IS CARRIED OUT BASED ON ART. 6 PARA. 1 LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN PROVIDE COMPELLING PROTECTIVE REASONS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 PARA. 1 GDPR).

    IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT ADVERTISING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH ADVERTISING PURPOSES AT ANY TIME; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 PARA. 2 GDPR).

    Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Supervisory Authority

    In the event of violations of the GDPR, affected individuals have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or the location of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.

    Right to Data Portability

    You have the right to request that data we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract be provided to you or a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only be done if technically feasible.

    SSL/TLS Encryption

    This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries 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 symbol in your browser line.

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

    Access, Deletion, and Correction

    You have the right, within the scope of applicable legal provisions, to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of data processing, and, if applicable, the right to correction or deletion of this data. You can contact us at any time for this and for any further questions regarding personal data.

    Right to Restriction of Processing

    You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:

    • If you dispute the accuracy of your stored personal data with us, we usually need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
    • If the processing of your personal data is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
    • If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
    • If you have lodged an objection under Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, an assessment must be made between your and our interests. As long as it is not clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

    If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data may only be processed – apart from storage – with your consent or for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest.

    4. Data Collection on This Website

    Cookies

    Our website uses so-called “cookies.” Cookies are small text files that do not harm your device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of your session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted after you end your visit. Persistent cookies remain on your device until you delete them yourself or they are automatically deleted by your web browser.

    In some cases, cookies from third-party companies may also be stored on your device when you access our site (third-party cookies). These allow us or you to use certain services from the third-party company (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).

    Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., shopping cart functions or video display). Other cookies are used to evaluate user behavior or display advertising.

    Cookies that are necessary for the electronic communication process (necessary cookies) or to provide certain functions desired by you (functional cookies, e.g., for the shopping cart function) or to optimize the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web audience) are stored based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of their services. If consent for the storage of cookies has been requested, the storage of the relevant cookies will occur solely based on that consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR); consent can be withdrawn at any time.

    You can set your browser to inform you about cookies being set and only allow cookies on a case-by-case basis, exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or generally, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

    If cookies from third-party companies or for analysis purposes are used, we will inform you separately within this privacy policy and, if necessary, request your consent.

    Server Log Files

    The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

    • Browser type and browser version
    • Operating system used
    • Referrer URL
    • Hostname of the accessing computer
    • Time of the server request
    • IP address

    Combining this data with other data sources will not occur.

    The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free display and optimization of their website – for this purpose, server log files need to be collected.

    Contact Form

    If you send us inquiries via contact form, your information from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provide there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and for any follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.

    The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, if your inquiry relates to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR), if this has been requested.

    The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after processing your inquiry is complete). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.

    Inquiries via Email, Phone, or Fax

    If you contact us via email, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of addressing your concern. We do not share this data without your consent.

    The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, if your inquiry relates to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR), if this has been requested.

    The data you send us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after addressing your concern is complete). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

    Registration on This Website

    You can register on this website to use additional features on the site. The data entered during registration will be used solely for the purpose of utilizing the respective offer or service for which you have registered. The mandatory fields requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise, we will reject the registration.

    For important changes, such as changes in the scope of the offer or technical necessities, we use the email address provided during registration to inform you.

    The processing of data entered during registration is for the purpose of executing the user relationship established through registration and possibly for initiating further contracts (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR).

    The data collected during registration will be stored by us as long as you are registered on this website and will be deleted afterward. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.

    Comment Function on This Website

    For the comment function on this site, along with your comment, data about the time of comment creation, your email address, and, if you do not post anonymously, the username you choose, will be stored.

    Storage of IP Address

    Our comment function stores the IP addresses of users who post comments. Since we do not review comments before they are published, we need this data to be able to take action against the author in case of legal violations such as insults or propaganda.

    Subscribe to Comments

    As a user of the site, you can subscribe to comments after registration. You will receive a confirmation email to check if you are the owner of the provided email address. You can unsubscribe from this function at any time via a link in the info emails. The data entered during the subscription of comments will be deleted in this case; if you have transmitted this data to us for other purposes and elsewhere (e.g., newsletter subscription), this data will remain with us.

    Duration of Comment Storage

    Comments and associated data will be stored and remain on this website until the commented content is completely deleted or comments need to be deleted for legal reasons (e.g., offensive comments).

    Legal Basis

    The storage of comments is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). You can withdraw any consent you have given at any time. A simple informal notification via email to us is sufficient.

    5. Analytics Tools and Advertising

    Google Tag Manager

    We use the Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

    The Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to integrate tracking or analytics tools and other technologies on our website. The Google Tag Manager itself does not create user profiles, store cookies, or perform any independent analyses. It is used solely for managing and deploying the tools integrated through it. However, the Google Tag Manager does capture your IP address, which may also be transmitted to Google’s parent company in the United States.

    The use of the Google Tag Manager is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the quick and uncomplicated integration and management of various tools on their website. If consent for this has been requested, processing is solely based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

    Google Analytics

    This website uses the functions of the web analysis service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

    Google Analytics allows the website operator to analyze the behavior of website visitors. The website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, time spent on the site, operating systems used, and the source of the user. Google may consolidate this data into a profile associated with the respective user or their device.

    Google Analytics uses technologies that enable the recognition of users for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). Information collected by Google about the use of this website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

    The use of this analytics tool is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both their web offerings and their advertising. If consent has been requested (e.g., consent to store cookies), processing is solely based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

    Data transmission to the USA is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

    IP Anonymization

    We have activated the IP anonymization feature on this website. This means that your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide additional services related to website and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

    Browser Plugin

    You can prevent the collection and processing of your data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

    For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, see Google’s privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

    Data Processing Agreement

    We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

    Demographic Features in Google Analytics

    This website uses the “demographic features” function of Google Analytics to display relevant advertisements to website visitors within the Google advertising network. This allows reports to be generated containing statements about the age, gender, and interests of the site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising by Google as well as from visitor data from third parties. This data cannot be attributed to a specific person. You can disable this feature at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the “Objection to Data Collection” section.

    Google Analytics E-Commerce Tracking

    This website uses the “E-Commerce Tracking” feature of Google Analytics. With the help of E-Commerce Tracking, the website operator can analyze the purchasing behavior of website visitors to improve their online marketing campaigns. This includes information such as completed orders, average order values, shipping costs, and the time from viewing to purchasing a product. This data can be consolidated by Google under a transaction ID associated with the respective user or their device.

    Data Retention

    Data stored by Google at the user and event level, linked to cookies, user IDs (e.g., User ID), or advertising IDs (e.g., DoubleClick cookies, Android advertising ID), is anonymized or deleted after 14 months. Details can be found here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7667196?hl=de.

    Google Ads

    The website operator uses Google Ads. Google Ads is an online advertising program by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

    Google Ads allows us to display advertisements in Google search results or on third-party websites when users enter specific search terms on Google (keyword targeting). Additionally, targeted ads can be displayed based on the user data available to Google (e.g., location data and interests) (audience targeting). We as the website operator can quantitatively evaluate this data, such as analyzing which search terms led to our ads being displayed and how many ads resulted in clicks.

    The use of Google Ads is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in effective marketing of their services and products.

    Data transmission to the USA is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/.

    Facebook Pixel

    This website uses Facebook’s conversion measurement pixel. The provider of this service is Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. According to Facebook, the collected data may also be transferred to the USA and other third countries.

    This allows the behavior of site visitors to be tracked after they have been redirected to the provider’s website by clicking on a Facebook ad. This helps to evaluate the effectiveness of Facebook ads for statistical and market research purposes and optimize future advertising measures.

    The data collected is anonymous to us as the operator of this website; we cannot draw conclusions about the identity of users. However, Facebook stores and processes the data so that a connection to the respective user profile is possible and Facebook can use the data for its own advertising purposes in accordance with the Facebook Data Use Policy. This allows Facebook to place ads on Facebook pages as well as outside of Facebook. We as the site operator cannot influence this use of the data.

    The use of Facebook Pixel is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in effective advertising measures, including social media. If consent has been requested (e.g., consent to store cookies), processing is solely based on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

    Data transmission to the USA is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.

    To the extent that personal data is collected on our website and transmitted to Facebook using the tools described here, we and Facebook Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). Joint responsibility is limited to the collection of data and its transmission to Facebook. The subsequent processing by Facebook is not part of the joint responsibility. Our mutual obligations are documented in an agreement on joint processing. The text of the agreement can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing privacy information when using the Facebook tool and for the data protection-compliant implementation of the tool on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of Facebook products. You can assert your data subject rights (e.g., access requests) directly with Facebook. If you assert your data subject rights with us, we are obligated to forward these to Facebook.

    Further information on protecting your privacy can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy: https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

    You can also disable the remarketing function “Custom Audiences” in the ad settings at https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen. You need to be logged in to Facebook for this.

    If you do not have a Facebook account, you can disable Facebook’s use-based advertising on the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance website: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/

    6. Plugins and Tools

    Google Web Fonts

    This site uses Google Web Fonts to ensure uniform presentation of fonts. When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into its browser cache to correctly display texts and fonts.

    To accomplish this, your browser must connect to Google’s servers. This allows Google to learn that your IP address has accessed this website. The use of Google Web Fonts is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the uniform presentation of the fonts on their website. If consent has been requested (e.g., consent to store cookies), processing is based solely on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

    If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.

    For more information about Google Web Fonts, visit https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de.

    Font Awesome

    This site uses Font Awesome to display fonts and icons uniformly. The provider is Fonticons, Inc., 6 Porter Road Apartment 3R, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

    When you access a page, your browser loads the necessary fonts into its browser cache to correctly display texts, fonts, and icons. To achieve this, your browser must connect to Font Awesome’s servers. This allows Font Awesome to know that your IP address has accessed this website. The use of Font Awesome is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the uniform presentation of fonts on our website. If consent has been requested (e.g., consent to store cookies), processing is based solely on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

    If your browser does not support Font Awesome, a standard font from your computer will be used.

    For more information about Font Awesome, visit their privacy policy at https://fontawesome.com/privacy.

    Google reCAPTCHA

    We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter “reCAPTCHA”) on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

    reCAPTCHA is used to verify whether data entry on this website (e.g., in a contact form) is performed by a human or by an automated program. To do this, reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis starts automatically as soon as the website visitor enters the website. For analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various pieces of information (e.g., IP address, duration of the visitor’s stay on the website, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is sent to Google.

    The reCAPTCHA analyses run entirely in the background. Website visitors are not notified that an analysis is taking place.

    The storage and analysis of data are based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting their web offerings from abusive automated scraping and spam. If consent has been requested, processing is based solely on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

    For more information about Google reCAPTCHA, see Google’s privacy policy and terms of service at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de.

    8. Online Marketing and Affiliate Programs

    Amazon Affiliate Program

    The operators of this website participate in the Amazon EU Affiliate Program. On this website, Amazon advertisements and links to Amazon.de are embedded, through which we can earn advertising fees. Amazon uses cookies or similar recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting) to track the origin of orders. This allows Amazon to identify that you clicked on the affiliate link on this website.

    The storage and analysis of data are based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the correct calculation of their affiliate commission. If consent has been requested (e.g., consent to store cookies), processing is based solely on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

    For more information on how Amazon uses data, see Amazon’s privacy policy: https://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=footer_privacy?ie=UTF8&nodeId=3312401.

    AWIN

    We, as the operators of this website, participate in the AWIN affiliate program. The operator of the affiliate network is AWIN AG, Eichhornstraße 3, 10785 Berlin (hereinafter “AWIN”).

    If you click on an advertisement on our website that participates in the affiliate program and then complete a transaction (e.g., a purchase), we receive a commission from AWIN. For this, it is necessary for AWIN to identify you and trace that you came to the product via the advertisement placed on our site and completed the predefined transaction. To achieve this, AWIN uses cookies or similar recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting).

    The storage and analysis of data are based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the correct calculation of their affiliate commission. If consent has been requested (e.g., consent to store cookies), processing is based solely on Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

    For more information, see AWIN’s privacy policy at https://www.awin.com/de/datenschutzerklarung.

    Travelpayouts

    We, as the operators of this website, participate in the affiliate partner program of Travelpayouts. The operator of the affiliate network is Go Travel Un Limited, 4007 Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong (hereinafter referred to as “Travelpayouts”).

    When you click on an advertisement on our website that participates in the affiliate program and subsequently complete a transaction (e.g., a purchase), we receive compensation from Travelpayouts for this. For this to happen, Travelpayouts needs to identify and track that you accessed the respective product through the advertisement placed on our site and completed the predefined transaction. For this purpose, Travelpayouts uses cookies or similar recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting).

    The storage and analysis of the data are based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the accurate calculation of its affiliate compensation. If consent has been requested (e.g., consent for the storage of cookies), the processing is carried out solely based on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR; the consent can be revoked at any time.

    You can find further information in the privacy policy of Travelpayouts at: https://support.travelpayouts.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004121052-Privacy-Policy.

    Joint Responsibility under Art. 26 GDPR

    We are jointly responsible with AWIN and, if applicable, with the advertiser for the data processing related to the affiliate program. Our mutual obligations have been documented in a joint processing agreement. According to this agreement, you as the data subject can address your concerns to any of the responsible parties. The first contact person will respond to your request. Each responsible party maintains their own data protection information according to Art. 13, 14, and 26 GDPR and takes the necessary measures to protect personal data and comply with other GDPR regulations within their organization. The joint processing agreement is available in AWIN’s terms and conditions at the following link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/docs.awin.com/Legal/Publisher+terms+and+conditions+2019+DE.pdf.

    Processing of Data (Customer and Contract Data)

    We collect, process, and use personal data only as far as it is necessary for the establishment, content design, or modification of the legal relationship (basic data). This is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures. Personal data concerning the use of this website (usage data) is collected, processed, and used only as far as necessary to provide the user with the service or for billing purposes.

    Customer data collected will be deleted after the completion of the order or the termination of the business relationship. Legal retention periods remain unaffected.

    Data Transmission in Case of Contractual Services and Digital Content

    We transmit personal data to third parties only when necessary for the execution of the contract, such as to the bank entrusted with payment processing.

    Further transmission of the data does not occur or only if you have expressly consented to it. Your data will not be passed on to third parties without explicit consent, such as for advertising purposes.

    The basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.

    Payment Services

    We integrate third-party payment services on our website. When you make a purchase with us, your payment data (e.g., name, payment amount, bank details, credit card number) is processed by the payment service provider for the purpose of payment processing. The respective contractual and data protection provisions of the providers apply to these transactions. The use of payment service providers is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (contract execution) and in the interest of a smooth, comfortable, and secure payment process (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). If consent is requested for certain actions, Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR is the legal basis for data processing; consents can be withdrawn at any time for the future.

    We use the following payment services/payment service providers on this website:

    PayPal

    The provider of this payment service is PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg (hereinafter “PayPal”).

    Data transmission to the USA is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/pocpsa-full.

    For more information, see PayPal’s privacy policy: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

    9. Own Services

    Handling of Applicant Data

    We provide you with the opportunity to apply for positions with us (e.g., via email, postal mail, or an online application form). Below, we inform you about the scope, purpose, and use of the personal data collected during the application process. We assure you that the collection, processing, and use of your data is in accordance with applicable data protection laws and all other legal requirements, and that your data will be treated with strict confidentiality.

    Scope and Purpose of Data Collection

    When you submit an application to us, we process the associated personal data (e.g., contact and communication details, application documents, notes from interviews, etc.) as necessary to make a decision about establishing an employment relationship. The legal basis for this is § 26 BDSG-neu under German law (initiation of an employment relationship), Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (general contract initiation), and – if you have provided consent – Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Your personal data will be shared within our company only with individuals involved in processing your application.

    If the application is successful, the data you have provided will be stored in our data processing systems for the purpose of managing the employment relationship, based on § 26 BDSG-neu and Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

    Data Retention Period

    If we are unable to make you a job offer, if you decline a job offer, or if you withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain the data you have submitted for up to 6 months from the end of the application process (rejection or withdrawal of the application) based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). After this period, the data will be deleted, and physical application documents will be destroyed. The retention serves particularly for documentation purposes in case of legal disputes. If it becomes apparent that the data will be needed after the 6-month period (e.g., due to a pending or ongoing legal dispute), deletion will only occur once the purpose for the extended retention no longer applies.

    Extended retention may also occur if you have provided consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR) or if legal retention obligations prevent deletion.