Privacy policy - Status August 2022

Name and address of the responsible person
Contact details of the data protection officer
General information on data processing
Rights of the data subject
Provision of the website and creation of the log files
Cookies use
Newsletter
Email contact
Contact form
Application by email
Company websites
Use of company presences in job-oriented networks
Hosting
Geotargeting
Content Delivery Networks
Plugins used
Integration of plugins via external service providers
THALES whistleblower system

1. Name and address of the responsible person

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection regulations is:

Thing Technologies

Am Kronberger Hang 8

65824 Schwalbach

Germany

+49 (69) 566086792

info@thing-it.com

https://www.thing-it.com

Use of Twitter

1. scope of the processing of personal data

We use the social plugins of Twitter, Inc, 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA (hereinafter referred to as: Twitter).
With the social plugins, we can integrate content from Twitter (in particular tweets, or moments) or links to the platform of Twitter (in particular tweet or follow button) on our online presence. Personal data can be stored and evaluated, especially the activity of the user (in particular which pages have been visited and on which elements have been clicked) as well as device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system).
By using Twitter and the "Re-Tweet" function, the online presences you visit are connected to your Twitter account and disclosed to third parties. We receive no information about the content of the transmitted data and its use by Twitter.
For more information on the processing of data by Twitter, please click here:
https://twitter.com/de/privacy

2. purpose of data processing

The integration of the Twitter plug-in serves to improve user-friendliness. Content from Twitter can be displayed embedded and users of the Twitter service can use Twitter functions.

3. legal basis for the processing of personal data.

The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is, in principle, the user's consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. a DSGVO.

4. duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Use of YouTube

1. scope of the processing of personal data

We use the plugin operated by Google from YouTube, YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA and its representative in the Union Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). We use the plugin from YouTube to embed videos from YouTube on our online presence. When visiting our online presence, your browser establishes a connection with the servers of YouTube. As a result, personal data can be stored and evaluated, especially the user's activity (in particular, which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) as well as device and browser information (in particular, the IP address and the operating system).
We have no influence on the content of the plug-in. If you are logged into your YouTube account during the visit, YouTube can assign your online presence visit to this account. By interacting with this plug-in, this corresponding information is transmitted directly to YouTube and stored there.
For more information on the processing of data by Google, please click here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

2. purpose of data processing

The use of the YouTube plug-in serves to improve user-friendliness and an appealing presentation of our online presence.

3. legal basis for the processing of personal data.

The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is, in principle, the user's consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. a DSGVO.

4. duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law, e.g. for tax and accounting purposes.

5. revocation and removal option

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, disabling
the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google using the following link:
https://adssettings.google.de
For more information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

Use of Google Tag Manager

1. scope of the processing of personal data

We use the Google Tag Manager (https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/) of Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). With the Google Tag Manager, tags of Google's services and of third-party providers can be managed and bundled and embedded on an online presence. Tags are small code elements on an online presence that are used, among other things, to measure visitor numbers and behavior, to record the impact of online advertising and social channels, to use remarketing and targeting, and to test and optimize online presences. When a user visits the online presence, the current tag configuration is sent to the user's browser. It contains instructions on which tags to trigger. Google Tag Manager takes care of triggering other tags, which in turn may collect data. Information on this can be found in the passages on the use of the corresponding services in this privacy policy. Google Tag Manager does not access this data.
Further information on Google Tag Manager can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/de/tagmanager/faq.html and in Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de

2. purpose of data processing

The purpose of the processing of personal data is the collected and clear management, as well as an efficient integration of third-party services.

3. legal basis for the processing of personal data.

The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is, in principle, the user's consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. a DSGVO.

4. duration of storage

Your personal information will be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Advertising data in server logs is anonymized by Google deleting parts of the IP address and cookie information after 9 and 18 months, respectively, according to Google.

5. revocation and removal option

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, disabling
the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the online presence (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
You can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google using the following link:
https://adssettings.google.de
For more information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

Use of LinkedIn Insight Tag

1. scope of the processing of personal data

We use functionalities of the marketing plugin LinkedIn Insight Tag of LinkedIn Ireland, Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland (hereinafter: LinkedIn).
The plugin enables us to obtain information about visitors to the website and to run detailed campaign reports.
In particular, the following personal data is processed by LinkedIn as a result:
- URL
- referrer URL -
IP address shortened or hashed
- device and browser properties (user agent) and timestamp.
Cookies from LinkedIn are stored on your end device in the process. You can find more information about the cookies used here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
LinkedIn does not share any personal data with us, but only provides aggregated reports about the target audience and advertisements. LinkedIn also offers a remarketing feature that allows us to show you targeted personalized ads outside of our website without revealing your identity.
For more information on how LinkedIn processes data, please click here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?_l=de_DE

2. purpose of data processing

The use of LinkedIn Insight Tag serves us to collect information about visitors to our website.

3. legal basis for the processing of personal data.

The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is, in principle, the user's consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. a DSGVO.

4. duration of storage

Members' direct identifiers are removed within seven days to pseudonymize the data. This remaining pseudonymized data will then be deleted within 180 days.

17. INTEGRATION OF PLUGINS VIA EXTERNAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

1. description and scope of data processing

We integrate certain plug-ins on our website via external service providers in the form of content delivery networks. When you visit our website, a connection is established to the servers of the providers we use to retrieve content and store it in the cache of the user's browser. Personal data may be stored and analyzed in server log files as a result, especially device and browser information (in particular the IP address and operating system). We use the following services:

o Squarespace

2. purpose of data processing

The use of the functions of these services serves the delivery and acceleration of online applications and content.

3. legal basis for data processing

The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website.

4. duration of storage

Your personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

5. possibility of objection and elimination

This privacy policy was created with the support of DataGuard.

18. THALES whistleblower system

We use the THALES whistleblower system of the law firm THALES Rechtsanwälte.Datenschutz. The whistleblower system enables the submission, receipt and investigation of reports in order to prevent or detect violations of applicable law or company guidelines and/or to take follow-up action.

The following data, among other things, may be collected, unless an anonymous report is made:

Information for personal identification of the whistleblower, such as first and last name, address, telephone number and e-mail address;

Employment characteristics; Information on the person concerned who is named in the report, such as first and last name, gender, address, telephone number and e-mail address;

Information about violations that may allow conclusions to be drawn about a natural person.

Data processing is carried out in the case of information for the personal identification of the whistleblower on the basis of the legal obligation of the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c) GDPR.

If further information on employee status, information on the data subject and other information that allows conclusions to be drawn about natural persons is processed, this is done either to fulfill legal obligations under the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c) GDPR or, in the case of voluntary provision of a whistleblower system, on the basis of the legitimate interest under Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the processing of reports in order to be able to carry out follow-up measures.

You can find more information on the data protection provisions of THALE's whistleblowing system at: https://thales-datenschutz.de/kontakt/datenschutzerklaerung/

2. CONTACT DETAILS OF THE DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

Dr. Christian Szidzek
TÜV-SÜD Akademie GmbH
Westendstraße 160
80339 München
E-Mail:privacyoffice@thing-it.com

3. GENERAL INFORMATION ON DATA PROCESSING

1. scope of the processing of personal data

We process personal data of our users only insofar as this is necessary for the provision of a functional website and our content and services. The processing of personal data of our users is regularly only carried out with the consent of the user. An exception applies in those cases where obtaining prior consent is not possible for actual reasons and the processing of the data is required by legal regulations.

2. legal basis for the processing of personal data

Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing operations involving personal data, Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. a DSGVO serves as the legal basis.

When processing personal data that is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. b DSGVO serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures.

Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary for the fulfillment of a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. c DSGVO serves as the legal basis.

In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person make it necessary to process personal data, Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. d DSGVO serves as the legal basis.

If the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f DSGVO serves as the legal basis for the processing.

3. data deletion and storage period

The personal data of the data subject shall be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Storage may also take place if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in Union regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. Blocking or deletion of data also takes place when a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

4. RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:

1. right to information

You may request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you are being processed by him.

If there is such processing, you can request information from the controller about the following:

the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
the categories of personal data which are processed;
the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed;
the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if concrete information on this is not possible, criteria for determining the storage duration;
the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
any available information on the origin of the data, if the personal data are not collected from the data subject;
the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR and, at least in these cases, - meaningful information about the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.

You have the right to request information about whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organization. In this context, you may request to be informed about the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 DSGVO in connection with the transfer.

This right of access may be restricted to the extent that it is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the research or statistical purposes and the restriction is necessary for the fulfillment of the research or statistical purposes.

2. right to rectification

You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the controller, insofar as the processed personal data concerning you are inaccurate or incomplete. The controller shall carry out the rectification without undue delay.

Your right to rectification may be limited to the extent that it is likely to make impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the research or statistical purposes and the limitation is necessary for the fulfillment of the research or statistical purposes.

3. right to restriction of processing

Under the following conditions, you may request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you:

if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
the processing is unlawful and you object to the erasure of the personal data and request instead the restriction of the use of the personal data;
the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need them for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims, or
if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) DSGVO and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate grounds of the controller outweigh your grounds.

Where the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, such data may be processed, with the exception of their storage, only with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or a Member State.

If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

Your right to restrict processing may be limited to the extent that it is likely to render impossible or seriously impede the achievement of the research or statistical purposes and the restriction is necessary for the fulfillment of the research or statistical purposes.

4. right to deletion

a) Obligation to delete

You may request the controller to delete the personal data concerning you without undue delay, and the controller is obliged to delete such data without undue delay, if one of the following reasons applies:

The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
You revoke your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 (1) p. 1 lit. a or Art. 9 (2) lit. a DSGVO and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
You object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) DSGVO and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) DSGVO.
The personal data concerning you have been processed unlawfully.
The deletion of the personal data concerning you is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject.
The personal data concerning you was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Art. 8 (1) DSGVO.

b) Information to third parties

If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to erase it pursuant to Article 17(1) of the GDPR, it shall take reasonable measures, including technical measures, having regard to the available technology and the cost of implementation, to inform data controllers which process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested that they erase all links to or copies or replications of such personal data.

c) Exceptions

The right to erasure does not exist insofar as the processing is necessary to

to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information.
for compliance with a legal obligation which requires processing under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, or for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
for reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Art. 9(2)(h) and (i) and Art. 9(3) DSGVO;
for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in Section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously prejudice the achievement of the purposes of such processing, or
for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.

5. right to information

If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing against the controller, the controller is obliged to notify all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or erasure of the data or restriction of processing, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You have the right to be informed about these recipients by the data controller.

6. right to data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data has been provided, provided that

the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a DSGVO or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a DSGVO or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. b DSGVO and
the processing is carried out with the help of automated procedures.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transferred directly from one controller to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.

The right to data portability does not apply to processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

7. right of objection

You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data relating to you which is carried out on the basis of Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. e or f DSGVO; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

The controller shall no longer process the personal data concerning you unless it can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

If the personal data concerning you is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such marketing; this also applies to profiling, insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.

You have the possibility, in connection with the use of information society services - notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC - to exercise your right to object by means of automated procedures using technical specifications.

You also have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you which is carried out for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) DSGVO.

Your right to object may be limited to the extent that it is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the realization of the research or statistical purposes and the limitation is necessary for the fulfillment of the research or statistical purposes.

8. right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law

9. automated decision in individual cases including profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing - including profiling - which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision

is necessary for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract between you and the responsible party,
is permitted by legislation of the Union or the Member States to which the controller is subject and that legislation contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests, or
is done with your express consent.

However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Article 9(1) of the GDPR, unless Article 9(2)(a) or (b) of the GDPR applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect the rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests.

With regard to the cases referred to in 1. and 3. above, the controller shall take reasonable steps to safeguard the rights and freedoms of, and the legitimate interests of, the data subject, which shall include, at least, the right to obtain the intervention of a person on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and to contest the decision.

10. right to complain to a supervisory authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, workplace or the place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority to which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Article 78 GDPR.

5. PROVISION OF THE WEBSITE AND CREATION OF THE LOG FILES

1. description and scope of data processing

Each time you visit our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the calling computer.

The following data is collected:

o Information about the browser type and version used

o The operating system of the user

o The Internet service provider of the user

o Date and time of access

o Websites from which the user's system accesses our website

o Web pages that are called up by the user's system via our website

This data is stored in the log files of our system. Not affected by this are the IP addresses of the user or other data that allow the data to be assigned to a user. A storage of this data together with other personal data of the user does not take place.

2. purpose of data processing

The storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. In addition, we use the data to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.

These purposes are also our legitimate interest in data processing according to Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

3. legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

4. duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.

5. possibility of objection and elimination

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is mandatory for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

6. COOKIES USE

1. description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is called up again.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the calling browser can be identified even after a page change.

The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:

o Language settings

We also use cookies on our website that enable an analysis of the user's surfing behavior.

In this way, the following data can be transmitted:

o Frequency of page views

o Use of website functions

The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized by technical precautions. Therefore, an assignment of the data to the calling user is no longer possible. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.

2. purpose of data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.

We need cookies for the following applications:

o Adoption of language settings

o ZOHO: State of the newsletter form, Cookiefirst

The user data collected through technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.

The analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer.

The cookies are used for the adoption of language setting as well as the ZOHO status of the newsletter form as well as Cookiefirst.

3. legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically unnecessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a DSGVO.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

4. duration of storage, possibility of objection and elimination

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted from it to our site. Therefore, you as a user also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been stored can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website in full.

If you use a Safari browser version 12.1 or higher, cookies are automatically deleted after seven days. This also applies to opt-out cookies, which are set to prevent tracking measures.

7. NEWSLETTER

1. description and scope of data processing

On our website there is the possibility to subscribe to a free newsletter. When registering for the newsletter, the data from the input mask is transmitted to us.

o Email address

o Name

o First name

No data will be passed on to third parties in connection with the data processing for sending newsletters. The data is used exclusively for sending the newsletter.

2. purpose of data processing

The collection of the user's email address is used to deliver the newsletter.

The collection of other personal data during the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the email address used.

3. legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of data after registration for the newsletter by the user is, if the user has given his consent, Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a DSGVO.

4. duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. Accordingly, the email address of the user is stored as long as the subscription to the newsletter is active.

The other personal data collected during the registration process is usually deleted after a period of seven days.

5. possibility of objection and elimination

The subscription to the newsletter can be cancelled by the user concerned at any time. For this purpose, a corresponding link can be found in each newsletter.

This also enables the revocation of consent to the storage of personal data collected during the registration process.

8. EMAIL CONTACT

1. description and scope of data processing

On our website, it is possible to contact us via the email address provided. In this case, the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored.

The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.

2. purpose of data processing

In the case of contact by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.

3. legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the user has given his consent.

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO. If the email contact aims at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO.

4. duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is terminated when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5. possibility of objection and elimination

The user has the possibility to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.

Please direct your revocation of consent to info@thing-it.com.

All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

9. CONTACT FORM

1. description and scope of data processing

Our website contains a contact form that can be used for electronic contact. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored.

At the time of sending the message, the following data will be stored:

o Email address

o Name

o First name

o Phone / mobile number

o IP address of the calling computer

For the processing of the data, your consent is obtained during the submission process and reference is made to this privacy policy.

Alternatively, it is possible to contact us via the email address provided. In this case, the personal data of the user transmitted with the email will be stored.

The data will be used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.

2. purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact. In the case of contact by email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.

The other personal data processed during the submission process are used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

3. legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the user has given his consent.

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f DSGVO. If the email contact aims at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. b DSGVO.

4. duration of storage

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it is clear from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.

The additional personal data collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

5. possibility of objection and elimination

Please direct your revocation of consent to info@thing-it.com.

All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.

10. APPLICATION BY EMAIL

1. scope of the processing of personal data

You can send us your application by email. We will collect your email address and the data you provide in the email.

o No further data

2. purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data from your application email serves us solely to process your application.

3. legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of your data is the initiation of a contract at the request of the data subject, Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. b Alt. 1 DSGVO and § 26 para. 1 p. 1 BDSG.

4. duration of storage

After completion of the application process, the data will be stored for up to six months. Your data will be deleted after the six months at the latest. In the event of a legal obligation, the data will be stored within the framework of the applicable provisions.

5. possibility of objection and elimination

The applicant has the possibility to object to the processing of personal data at any time. In such a case, the application can no longer be considered.

If you wish to modify or delete your data, contact support@thing-it.com.

All personal data stored in the course of electronic applications will be deleted in this case.

11. COMPANY WEBSITES

12. USE OF CORPORATE PRESENCES IN SOCIAL NETWORKS

Twitter:

Twitter International Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Our corporate presence in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. In particular, we use the corporate presence for:

The company websites are used to provide information about our products.

In this context, publications about the company's presence may include the following content:

o Information about products

o Information about services

o Advertising

o Information material

Every user is free to publish personal data through activities.

The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. a DSGVO.

The data generated by the company website is not stored in our own systems.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/de/privacy

YouTube:

YouTube LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

Our corporate presence in social networks is used for communication and information exchange with (potential) customers. In particular, we use the corporate presence for:

The company websites are used to provide information about our products.

In this context, publications about the company's presence may include the following content:

o Information about products

o Information about services

o Advertising

o Information material

Every user is free to publish personal data through activities.

The legal basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. a DSGVO.

The data generated by the company website is not stored in our own systems.

YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

Use of company presences in job-oriented networks

1. scope of data processing

We use the possibility of company appearances on profession-oriented networks. We maintain a company presence on the following job-oriented networks:

LinkedIn:

LinkedIn, Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland

XING:

XING SE, Dammtorstraße 30, 20354 Hamburg, Germany

On our site we provide information and offer users the opportunity to communicate.

The company website is used for job applications, information/PR and active sourcing.

We do not have any information on the processing of your personal data by the companies jointly responsible for the corporate presence. For more information, please refer to the privacy policy of:

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=hb_ft_priv

XING:

https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung

If you carry out an action on our company website (e.g. comments, posts, likes, etc.), it is possible that you make personal data (e.g. clear name or photo of your user profile) public.

2. legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of your data in connection with the use of our corporate presence is Art.6 para. 1 p.1 lit. f DSGVO.

3. purpose of data processing

Our company website serves to inform users about our services. In doing so, every user is free to publish personal data through activities.

4. duration of storage

We store your activities and personal data published via our corporate website until you revoke your consent. In addition, we comply with the statutory retention periods.

5. possibility of objection and elimination

You can object at any time to the processing of your personal data that we collect in the course of your use of our company website and assert your data subject rights as stated under IV. of this data protection declaration. To do so, send us an informal email to the email address stated in this data protection declaration.

For more information on appeal and removal options, click here:

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?trk=hb_ft_priv

XING:

https://privacy.xing.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung

13. HOSTING

The website is hosted on servers of a service provider contracted by us.

Our service provider is:

Squarespace

The servers automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits when you visit the website. The information stored is:

o Browser type and version

o Operating system used

o Referrer URL

o Host name of the accessing computer

o Date and time of the server request

o IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website - for this purpose, the server log files must be collected.

The location of the website's server is geographically in the United States of America.

14. GEOTARGETING

We use the IP address and other information provided by the user (in particular zip code in the context of registration or ordering) for regional targeting (so-called "geotargeting").

Regional targeting is used, for example, to automatically show you regional offers or advertising that are often more relevant to users. The legal basis for the use of the IP address and, if applicable, other information provided by the user (in particular zip code) is Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO, based on our interest in ensuring more precise targeting and thus providing offers and advertising with higher relevance for users.

In the process, part of the IP address and the additional information provided by the user (in particular zip code) are merely read out and not stored separately.

You can prevent geotargeting by, for example, using a VPN or proxy server that prevents precise localization. In addition, depending on the browser used, you can also deactivate location localization in the corresponding browser settings (insofar as the respective browser supports this).

We use geotargeting on our website for the following purposes:

o Advertising purposes

15. CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS

Furthermore, we use the following content delivery networks:

Squarespace

16. PLUGINS USED

We use plugins for various purposes. The plugins used are listed below:

Use of Google AdWords

1. scope of the processing of personal data

We use Google AdWords of Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as: Google). We use this service to place advertisements. Google sets a cookie on your computer. As a result, personal data can be stored and evaluated, in particular the activity of the user (in particular which pages have been visited and on which elements have been clicked), device and browser information (in particular the IP address and the operating system), data about the advertisements displayed (in particular which advertisements were displayed and whether the user clicked on them) and also data from advertising partners (in particular pseudonymized user IDs).
Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

2. purpose of data processing

We only gain knowledge of the total number of users who have responded to our ad. No information is shared that would allow us to identify you. The use does not serve the purpose of tracking.

3. legal basis for the processing of personal data.

The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is, in principle, the user's consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. a DSGVO.

Use of Google Analytics

1. scope of the processing of personal data

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, D04 E5W5, Dublin, Ireland (hereinafter: Google). Google Analytics examines, among other things, the origin of visitors, their length of stay on individual pages and the use of search engines and thus allows a better control of the success of advertising campaigns. Google sets a cookie on your computer. This allows personal data to be stored and analyzed, in particular the activity of the user (especially which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on), device and browser information (especially the IP address and operating system), data about the advertisements displayed (especially which advertisements were displayed and whether the user clicked on them) and also data from advertising partners (especially pseudonymized user IDs). The information generated by the cookie about your use of this online presence will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. In the event that IP anonymization is activated on this online presence, however, your IP address will be truncated beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there.
On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of our online presence.
Further information on the processing of data by Google can be found here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

2. purpose of the data processing

The purpose of processing personal data is to specifically address a target group that has already expressed an initial interest by visiting the site.

3. legal basis for the processing of personal data.

The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is, in principle, the user's consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. a DSGVO.

5. revocation and removal option

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your personal data by Google by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, disabling
the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser.
You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the online presence (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
You can deactivate the use of your personal data by Google using the following link:
https://adssettings.google.de
For more information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis Google, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy?gl=DE&hl=de

Use of LinkedIn

1. scope of the processing of personal data

We use functions of the LinkedIn network. The
provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland /Subsequently referred to as: LinkedIn). Each time one of our pages containing LinkedIn functions is accessed, a connection to LinkedIn servers is established. LinkedIn is informed that you have visited our web pages with your IP address. If you click the "Recommend button" of LinkedIn and are logged into your account at LinkedIn, it is possible for LinkedIn to assign your visit to our website to you and your user account. Personal data can thus be stored and evaluated, especially the user's activity (in particular, which pages have been visited and which elements have been clicked on) and device and browser information (in particular, the IP address and operating system).
We would like to point out that we, as the provider of the pages, have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by LinkedIn. Further information on the processing of data by LinkedIn can be found here:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

2. purpose of data processing

The use of the LinkedIn plugin serves the user-friendliness of our online presence.

3. legal basis for the processing of personal data.

The legal basis for the processing of the users' personal data is, in principle, the user's consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 p.1 lit. a DSGVO.

5. revocation and removal option

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
You can prevent the collection as well as the processing of your personal data by LinkedIn by preventing the storage of third-party cookies on your computer, using the "Do Not Track" function of a supporting browser, disabling
the execution of script code in your browser or installing a script blocker such as NoScript (https://noscript.net/) or Ghostery (https://www.ghostery.com) in your browser. Furthermore, the transmission can be prevented by logging out of your LinkedIn account before calling up our website.
You can deactivate the use of your personal data by LinkedIn using the following links:
https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls
For more information on objection and removal options vis-à-vis LinkedIn, please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy