Privacy Policy

Name and contact information of the controller pursuant to Article 4(7) of the GDPR

dmcgroup

consisting of the following companies

DMC Design for Media and Communication GmbH
Auenstraße 72
D-80469 Munich
Tel.: +49 89 244 17 92 0

 

DMC WEST Design for Media and Communication GmbH
Kopernikusstraße 28
D-40223 Düsseldorf
Tel.: +49 211 514 52 36 0

 

DMC 01 Consulting & Development GmbH
Linke Wienzeile 4
Staircase 2, Top Floor 1 & 2
A-1060 Vienna
Tel.: +43 1 585 66 10

 

DMC Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
Linke Wienzeile 4
Staircase 2, Top Floor 1 & 2
A-1060 Vienna
Tel.: +43 1 585 66 10

Security and Protection of Your Personal Data

We consider it our top priority to maintain the confidentiality of the personal data you provide and to protect it from unauthorized access. That is why we exercise the utmost care and apply state-of-the-art security standards to ensure maximum protection of your personal data.

As a private-sector company, we are subject to the provisions of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the provisions of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). We have implemented technical and organizational measures to ensure that data protection regulations are observed both by us and by our external service providers.

Definitions

The law requires that personal data be processed lawfully, in good faith, and in a manner that is transparent to the data subject (“Lawfulness, Processing in Good Faith, Transparency”). To ensure this, we provide you with information on the individual legal definitions that are also used in this Privacy Policy:

  1. Personal Data
    “Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as the “data subject”); a natural person is considered identifiable if they can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by association with an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or one or more specific characteristics which reflect the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.
  2. Processing
    “Processing” means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
  3. Restriction of Processing
    “Restriction of processing” refers to the marking of stored personal data with the aim of restricting its future processing.
  4. Profiling
    “Profiling” means any form of automated processing of personal data that consists of using such personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to evaluate aspects concerning work performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location, or movements of that natural person.
  5. Pseudonymization
    “Pseudonymization” is the processing of personal data in such a way that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures that ensure the personal data cannot be attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
  6. File System
    “File system” means any structured collection of personal data that is accessible according to specific criteria, regardless of whether this collection is managed centrally, decentralized, or organized according to functional or geographic criteria.
  7. Data Controller
    “Data controller” means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data; if the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union law or the law of the Member States, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for by Union law or the law of the Member States.
  8. Data processors
    “Processor” means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
  9. Recipient
    “Recipient” means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body to whom personal data is disclosed, regardless of whether or not that entity is a third party. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the course of a specific investigative mandate under Union law or the law of the Member States are not considered recipients; the processing of such data by these authorities is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and in line with the purposes of the processing.
  10. Third Party
    “Third party” means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other entity, other than the data subject, the controller, the processor, and the persons authorized to process personal data under the direct responsibility of the controller or the processor.
  11. Consent
    “Consent” by the data subject means any freely given, specific, in an informed and unambiguous manner, in the form of a statement or other unambiguous affirmative action, by which the data subject indicates that they consent to the processing of their personal data.

Lawfulness of Processing

The processing of personal data is lawful only if there is a legal basis for such processing. Pursuant to Article 6(1)
(a)–(f) of the GDPR, the legal basis for processing may include, in particular:

  1. The data subject has given consent to the processing of personal data concerning him or her for one or more specific purposes;
  2. the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, or for the implementation of precontractual measures taken at the data subject’s request;
  3. the processing is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which the controller is subject;
  4. the processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person;
  5. the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
  6. The processing is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of the controller or a third party, unless the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject that require the protection of personal data take precedence, particularly if the data subject is a child.

Information Regarding the Collection of Personal Data

(1) Below, we provide information about the collection of personal data when you use our website. Personal data includes, for example, your name, address, email addresses, and user behavior.

(2) When you contact us via email or through a contact form, we will store the information you provide (your email address, and, if applicable, your name and phone number) in order to answer your questions. We will delete the data collected in this context once storage is no longer necessary, or we will restrict processing if statutory retention requirements apply.

Collection of Personal Data When You Visit Our Website

When you use the website for informational purposes only—that is, if you do not register or otherwise provide us with information—we collect only the personal data that your browser transmits to our server. When you view our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary for us to display our website to you and to ensure its stability and security (the legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR):

  • IP address
  • Date and time of the request
  • Time Zone Difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
  • Content of the Request (Specific Page)
  • Access Status/HTTP Status Code
  • amount of data transferred in each case
  • Website from which the request originates
  • Browser
  • Operating system and its user interface
  • Language and version of the browser software.

Use of Cookies

(1) In addition to the information mentioned above, cookies are stored on your computer when you use our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your hard drive and associated with the browser you are using, and through which certain information is transmitted to the entity that sets the cookie. Cookies cannot run programs or transfer viruses to your computer. They serve to make the website more user-friendly and effective overall.

(2) This website uses the following types of cookies, the scope and functionality of which are explained below:

  1. Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a specified period, which may vary depending on the cookie. You can delete these cookies at any time in your browser’s security settings.
  2. You can configure your browser settings according to your preferences and, for example, refuse to accept third-party cookies or all cookies. “Third-party cookies” are cookies set by a third party—that is, not by the website you are currently visiting. Please note that disabling cookies may prevent you from using all features of this website.

External Partners

In some cases, we use external service providers to process your data. We have carefully selected and engaged these providers; they are bound by our instructions and are regularly monitored.

Web Analytics by Matomo

With your consent, we use the open-source software Matomo to analyze and statistically evaluate website usage. Cookies are used for this purpose.

Matomo does not transmit any data to servers outside the control of dmcgroup. Matomo does not collect session data without your consent. The information obtained in this way regarding website usage is aggregated into pseudonymous usage profiles. We use this data to analyze website usage. The collected data is not shared with third parties. IP addresses are anonymized (IP masking), so it is not possible to link them to individual users.

The data is processed on the basis of Article 6(1), first sentence, subparagraph (a) of the GDPR. In doing so, we are pursuing our legitimate interest in optimizing our website to enhance our public image.

You can revoke your consent at any time by deleting the cookies in your browser or changing your privacy settings.

Newsletter

(1) With your consent, you can subscribe to our newsletter, through which we will keep you informed about our latest news.

(2) We use the so-called opt-out procedure for subscribing to our newsletter. In addition, we store your IP addresses and the times of your subscription and confirmation.

(3) The only required information for receiving the newsletter is your email address. Providing any additional, separately marked information is voluntary and is used to address you personally. After you confirm your subscription, we will store your email address for the purpose of sending you the newsletter. The legal basis for this is Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.

(4) You may revoke your consent to receive the newsletter at any time and unsubscribe from it. You can revoke your consent by clicking the link provided in every newsletter email, by using this form on the website, by sending an email to , or by sending a message to the contact information listed in the legal notice.

Rights of the Data Subject

(1) Withdrawal of Consent

If the processing of personal data is based on consent you have provided, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of that consent prior to its withdrawal.

To exercise your right of withdrawal, you may contact us at any time.

(2) Right to Confirmation

You have the right to request confirmation from the data controller as to whether we are processing personal data concerning you. You may request this confirmation at any time using the contact information provided above.

(3) Right to Information

If personal data is processed, you may at any time request access to this personal data and the following information:

  1. the purposes of processing;
  2. the categories of personal data that are processed;
  3. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations;
  4. if possible, the planned period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that period;
  5. the existence of a right to have personal data concerning you rectified or erased, or to have the processing restricted by the controller, or a right to object to such processing;
  6. the existence of a right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority;
  7. if the personal data is not collected from the data subject, all available information regarding the origin of the data;
  8. the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, as referred to in Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR, and—at least in such cases—meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the scope and intended consequences of such processing for the data subject.

If personal data is transferred to a third country or to an international organization, you have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Article 46 of the GDPR in connection with the transfer. We will provide a copy of the personal data being processed. For any additional copies you request, we may charge a reasonable fee based on administrative costs. If you submit the request electronically, the information must be provided in a commonly used electronic format, unless you specify otherwise. The right to receive a copy pursuant to paragraph 3 shall not infringe upon the rights and freedoms of others.

(4) Right to Correction

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal data concerning you without delay. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, you have the right to request that incomplete personal data be completed—including by means of a supplementary statement.

(5) Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

You have the right to request that the data controller delete your personal data without delay, and we are required to delete your personal data without delay if any of the following grounds apply:

  1. The personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
  2. The data subject withdraws their consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
  3. The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) of the GDPR.
  4. The personal data was processed unlawfully.
  5. The erasure of personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
  6. The personal data was collected in connection with the information society services offered, in accordance with Article 8(1) of the GDPR.

If the controller has made the personal data public and is required to erase it pursuant to paragraph 1, the controller shall, taking into account the available technology and the cost of implementation, take appropriate measures, including technical measures, to inform the controllers processing the personal data that a data subject has requested the erasure of all links to such personal data, or of copies or replicas of such personal data.

The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) does not apply to the extent that the processing is necessary:

  • to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
  • to comply with a legal obligation that 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 Article 9(2)(h) and (i) and Article 9(3) of the GDPR;
  • for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, to the extent that the right referred to in paragraph 1 is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of such processing, or
  • to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.

(6) Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data if any of the following conditions are met:

  1. the accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data,
  2. the processing is unlawful and the data subject objects to the erasure of the personal data and instead requests the restriction of the use of the personal data;
  3. the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject needs it to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims, or
  4. the data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, as long as it has not yet been determined whether the controller’s legitimate grounds override those of the data subject.

If processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, such personal data—with the exception of its storage—shall be processed only with the consent of the data subject or for the purpose of asserting, exercise, or defense of legal claims; to protect the rights of another natural or legal person; or for reasons of a substantial public interest of the Union or a Member State.

To exercise the right to restrict processing, the data subject may contact us at any time using the contact information provided above.

(7) Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and you have the right to transmit that data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that:

  1. the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a), or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, and
  2. the processing is carried out using automated means.

When exercising the right to data portability pursuant to paragraph 1, you have the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, to the extent that this is technically feasible. Exercising the right to data portability does not affect the right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”). This right does not apply to processing that is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

(8) Right to Object

You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you that is carried out pursuant to Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The controller shall no longer process the personal data unless it can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

If personal data is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing purposes; this also applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for those purposes.

In connection with the use of information society services, you may exercise your right to object through automated means that use technical specifications, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC.

You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data carried out for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1), unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

You may exercise your right to object at any time by contacting the relevant data controller.

(9) Automated decisions in individual cases, including profiling

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

  1. is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller,
  2. is permitted under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, and such law provides for appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject; or
  3. is carried out with the explicit consent of the data subject.

The controller shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms as well as the legitimate interests of the data subject, including, at a minimum, the right to have the controller arrange for a person to intervene, to state the data subject’s own position, and to challenge the decision.

The data subject may exercise this right at any time by contacting the relevant data controller.

(10) Right to File a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

In addition, 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, your workplace, or the place where the alleged infringement occurred, if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates this Regulation.

(11) Right to an effective judicial remedy

Without prejudice to any available administrative or non-judicial remedy, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority pursuant to Article 77 of the GDPR, you have the right to an effective judicial remedy, if you believe that your rights under this Regulation have been infringed as a result of the processing of your personal data in a manner that is not in accordance with this Regulation.

Data Processor

We use external service providers (data processors), for example, to ship goods, send newsletters, or process payments. A separate data processing agreement has been entered into with the service provider to ensure the protection of your personal data.

We work with the following service providers:

TECHWAVE GmbH
Linke Wienzeile 4/2/DG2
A-1060 Vienna

www.techwave.at

Linevast Hosting
Droptop GmbH
Am Grashorn 8
14548 Schwielowsee, Geltow

https://linevast.de/