DATA PROTECTION

1. Scope of Personal Data Processing

In principle, we only process personal data of our users to the extent that this is necessary to provide a functional website as well as our content and services. The processing of our users' personal data regularly only occurs with the user's consent. An exception applies in cases in which obtaining prior consent is not possible for actual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by legal regulations.

 

2.      Legal Basis for Personal Data Processing

To the extent that we obtain the consent of the Data Subject for processing personal data, Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis. When processing personal data that is necessary to fulfil a contract to which the Data Subject is a party, Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. If the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter c GDPR serves as the legal basis. In the event that the vital interests of the Data Subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter d GDPR serves as the legal basis. If the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the Data Subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

3.      Data Deletion and Storage Period

The personal data of the Data Subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage can also occur if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator within EU regulations, laws or other regulations to which the Data Controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the standards mentioned expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data to conclude or fulfil a contract.

 

IV.     The Rights of the Data Subject

If your personal data is processed, then you are the Data Subject in the sense of: GDPR and you enjoy to the following rights with respect to the Data Controller:

1.      Right to Information

You can request confirmation from the Data Controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If such processing occurs, you can request details from the Data Controller about the following information:

1. 1. the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
2. the categories of personal data that are processed;
3. the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed;
4. the planned duration of storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period;
5. the existence of a right to rectification or deletion of personal data concerning you, a right to restrict processing by the Data Controller or a right to object to this processing;
6. the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
7. all available information about the origin of the data if the personal data is not collected from the Data Subject;
8. the existence of automated decision-making including profiling in accordance with Article 22 Paragraphs 1 and 4 GDPR and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the scope and intended effects of such processing for the Data Subject.

You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you will be transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. In this context, you can request to be informed about the appropriate guarantees in accordance with Article 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.

2.      Right to Rectification

You have the right to request rectification and/or completion from the Data Controller if the personal data processed concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The Data Controller must process the rectification immediately.

3.      Right to Restriction of Processing

You can request restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you under the following conditions:

1. if you contest the accuracy of the personal data relating to you for a period enabling the Data Controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
2. the processing is unlawful and you refuse the deletion of the personal data and instead request the restriction of the use of the personal data;
3. the Data Controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need them to assert, exercise or defend legal claims, or
4. if you have objected to the processing in accordance with Article 21 Paragraph 1 GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate reasons of the Data Controller outweigh your reasons.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data – except for its storage – may only be used with your consent or to assert, exercise or defend legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State. If the restriction on processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the Data Controller before the restriction is lifted.

4.      Right to Deletion

a)        Obligation to Delete

You can request that the Data Controller delete the personal data concerning you immediately, and the Data Controller is obliged to delete this data immediately if one of the following reasons applies:

1. The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
2. You revoke your consent on which the processing was based in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a or Article 9 Paragraph 2 Letter a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
3. You object to the processing in accordance with Article 21 Paragraph 1 GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate reasons for the processing, or you object to the processing in accordance with Article 21 Paragraph 2 GDPR.
4. Your personal data has been processed unlawfully.
5. The deletion of personal data concerning you is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under European Union or Member State law to which the Data Controller is subject.
   6. The personal data concerning you was collected in relation to the information society services offered in accordance with Article 8 Paragraph 1 GDPR.

b)        Information to Third Parties

If the Data Controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to delete it in accordance with Article 17 Paragraph 1 GDPR, he shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to ensure that the Data Controller for said data processing informs those processing the personal data that you, as the Data Subject, have requested them to delete all links to your personal data or copies or reproductions of said personal data.

c)        Exceptions

There is no right to deletion if processing is necessary

1. to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
2. to fulfil a legal obligation requiring processing under European Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, or to carry out a task undertaken in the public interest or in exercising any official authority vested in the Data Controller;
3. for reasons of public interest in the field of public health in accordance with Article 9 Paragraph 2 Letters h and i and Article 9 Paragraph 3 GDPR;
4. for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89 Paragraph 1 GDPR, insofar as the law referred to in Section a) is likely to make the achievement of the objectives of this processing impossible or may seriously impair it, or
5. to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

5.      Right to Information

If you have asserted the right to rectification, deletion or restriction of processing against the Data Controller, the Data Controller is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been disclosed of this rectification or deletion of the data, or restriction of processing, unless: this turns out to be impossible or involves 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 Data Controller in a structured, common and machine-readable format. You also have the right to transmit this data to another data controller without hindrance from the Data Controller to whom the personal data was given, provided that

1. The processing is based on consent in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR or Article 9 Paragraph 2 Letter a GDPR, or under a contract pursuant to Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR and
2. the processing occurs using automated procedures.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one controller to another controller, to the extent that this is technically feasible. This must not impair the freedoms and rights of other people. The right to data portability does not apply to processing of personal data that is necessary for the performance of a task undertaken in the public interest or in exercising any official authority vested in the Data Controller.

7.      Right to Object

You have the right, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of your personal data, which is carried out on the basis of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letters e or f GDPR; This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The Data Controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims. If your personal data is processed for the purpose of direct advertising, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of such advertising; This also applies to profiling insofar as it is connected to such direct advertising. If you object to processing for direct advertising purposes, your personal data will no longer be processed for these purposes. In connection with the use of information society services – regardless of Directive 2002/58/EC – you have the opportunity to exercise your right

8.      Right to Revoke the Declaration of Consent Under Data Protection Law

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent with regard to data protection at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out based on the consent before its revocation.

9.      Automated Decision-Making in Individual Cases Including Profiling

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

1. is necessary for the conclusion or fulfilment of a contract between you and the Data Controller,
2. is permitted by European Union or Member State law to which the Data Controller is subject and such law contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests or
3. with your express consent.

However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data according to Article 9 Paragraph 1 GDPR, unless Article 9 Paragraph 2 Letter a or g
GDPR applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests . With regard to the cases mentioned in (1) and (3), the Data Controller shall take appropriate measures to protect rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain an intervention against a person acting on behalf of the Data Controller, to express one's own point of view and to challenge 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, place of work or the place of the alleged infringement, if you are of the opinion that the processing of personal data concerning you violates the GDPR. The supervisory authority to which the complaint was submitted will inform the complainant of the status and results of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy in accordance with Article 78 GDPR.

V.       Provision of the Website and Creation of Log Files

1.      Hosting

The hosting services we use serve to provide the following services: infrastructure and platform services, computing capacity, storage space and database services, security services and technical maintenance services, which we use for the purpose of operating this online offering. In doing so, we, or our web host, process inventory data, contact data, content data, contract data, usage data, meta and communication data from customers, interested parties and visitors to this online offer on the basis of our legitimate interests in the efficient and secure provision of this online offer in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR in conjunction with Article 28 GDPR (conclusion of order processing contract)

2.      Encrypted Connection

We use SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect confidential content and personal data. The data that you transmit to us is protected from being easily read by third parties. You can recognise the encrypted connection by the closed lock symbol in front of the website you are visiting.

 

3.      Description and Scope of Data Processing

Every time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer. The following data is collected:

• • Information about the browser type and version used
• The user's operating system
• The user's internet service provider
• IP address of the user
• Date and time of access
• Websites from which the user's system accesses our website
• Websites that are accessed by the user's system via our website

 

The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This does not affect the user's IP addresses or other data that enables the data to be assigned to a user. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

4.      Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR.

 

5.      Purpose of Data Processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user's computer. To do this, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.
These purposes also include our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR.

6.      Duration of Storage

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

 

7.      Possibility of Objection and Removal

The collection of data for provision of the website and the storage of the data in log files is crucial for operation of the website. There is therefore no possibility for the user to object.

VI.     Use of Cookies

1.      Description and Scope of Data Processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the web browser or by the web browser on the user's computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is accessed again. We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the accessing browser can be identified even after a page change. The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:

• Language settings
• Login information

When accessing our website, the user is informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and his consent is obtained as to the processing of the personal
data used in this context. In this context, a reference is also made to this Data Protection Declaration.

2.      Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes, if the user has given his consent, is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR.

3.      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. Therefore, it is necessary that the browser is recognised even after a page change. We need cookies for the following applications:

• Adopting language settings

The user data collected through technically necessary cookies is 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 therefore continually optimise our offering. These purposes also include our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR.

4.      Duration of Storage, Possibility of Objection and Removal

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our website by the user. Therefore, as a user, you also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your web browser, you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been saved 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 fully use all functions of the website.

VII.  Administration, Financial Accounting, Office Organisation, Contact Management

1.      Description and Scope of Data Processing

We process data as part of administrative tasks such as organising our operations, financial accounting and compliance with legal obligations, such as archiving. We process the same data that we process as part of the provision of our contractual services. Customers, interested parties, business partners and website visitors are affected by the processing. We disclose or transmit data to the tax authorities, consultants such as tax advisers or auditors as well as other fee offices and payment service providers.

2.      Legal Basis for Personal Data Processing

The basis for processing is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter c GDPR, Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR.

3.      Purpose of Data Processing

The purpose and our interest in the processing lies in administration, financial accounting, office organisation, archiving of data, i.e. tasks that serve to maintain our business activities, carry out our tasks and provide our services. The deletion of data with regard to contractual services and contractual communication corresponds to the information provided in these processing activities.

4.      Duration of Storage

Furthermore, based on our business interests, we store information about suppliers, organisers and other business partners, e.g. for the purpose of later contact. We generally store this mostly company-related data permanently.

5.      Possibility of Objection and Removal

The user has the option to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot continue. There is also the possibility:

• To make a change to the personal data collected
• To object to the storage of the personal data collected
• To request deletion of the stored data

In this case, all personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted unless this contradicts the reasons stated in Paragraph IV / 4.

 

VIII.         Business analyses and Market Research

1.      Description and Scope of Data Processing

In order to operate our business economically and to recognise market trends and customer and user wishes, we analyse the data we have on business transactions, contracts, enquiries, etc. In doing so, we process the following data:

• Inventory data
• Communications data
• Contract data
• Payment data
• Usage data
• Metadata

The persons affected include customers, interested parties, business partners, visitors and users of the online offering.

2.      Legal Basis for Personal Data Processing

Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f DSGVO

3.      Purpose of Data Processing

The analyses are performed for the purpose of business evaluations, marketing and market research. We can take into account the profiles of registered users with information about their purchasing processes, for example. The analyses help us to increase user-friendliness, optimise our offering and improve business efficiency. The analyses are for our sole purpose and are not disclosed externally unless they are anonymous analyses with summarised values.

4.     Duration of Storage

If these analyses or profiles are personal, they will be deleted or anonymised when the user terminates their contract, otherwise after two years from the conclusion of the contract. Furthermore, the overall business analyses and general trend determinations are created anonymously if possible.

5.      Possibility of Objection and Removal

Der Nutzer hat jederzeit die Möglichkeit, seine The user has the option to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot continue. There is also the possibility:

• To make a change to the personal data collected
• To object to the storage of the personal data collected
• To request deletion of the stored data

In this case, all personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted unless this contradicts the reasons stated in Paragraph IV / 4.

IX.          Contact Form and Email Contact

1.      Description and Scope of Data Processing

There is a contact form on our website for each contact person, which can be used to contact us electronically. If a user takes advantage of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. This data comprises:

• Company
• Last Name
• First Name
• Street
• Zip
• City
• Phone / Cellphone
• Fax
• EMail
• Attachment
• Your Message

At the time the message is sent, the following data are also stored:

• IP address of the user
• Date and time of contact
• Provider
• Browser
• Operating system

Your consent will be obtained for the processing of the data as part of the sending process and reference will be made to this data protection declaration. Alternatively, you can contact us using the email address provided. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the email will be stored. Data sent in this context will not be passed on to third parties. The data are used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2.      Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for processing the data is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a GDPR if the user has given his consent. The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. If the email contact is aimed at concluding a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR.

3.      Purpose of Data Processing

We process the personal data from the input mask solely to process the contact. If you contact us via email, this also represents the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data. The other personal data processed during the sending process serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.

4.      Duration of Storage

The data will be 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 that were sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation ends when it can be seen from the circumstances that the matter in question has been clarified finally. 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 Removal

The user has the option to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts us by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot continue. There is also the possibility:

• To make a change to the personal data collected
• To object to the storage of the personal data collected
• To request deletion of the stored data

In this case, all personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted unless this contradicts the reasons stated in Paragraph IV / 4.

X.       Web Analytics

1.      Scope of Personal Data Processing

a.      Google Analytics

Based on our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimisation and economic operation of our online offering within the meaning of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR), we use Google Analytics, a web analysis service from Google LLC (“Google”). Google uses cookies. The information generated by the cookie about users' use of the online offering is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thereby offers a guarantee that it will comply with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active). Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate the use of our online offering by users, to compile reports on the activities within this online offering and to provide us with other services related to the use of this online offering and internet usage. Pseudonymous user profiles may be created from the processed data. We only use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation activated. This means that the user's IP address is shortened 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. The IP address transmitted by the user's browser is not merged with other Google data. Users can prevent the storage of cookies by setting their browser software accordingly; Users can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to their use of the online offering and from processing this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de. Further information on data usage by Google, settings and objection options can be found on the Google websites: https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/partners (“Use of data by Google when you use websites or apps of our partners”), http://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads (“Use of data for advertising purposes”), http://www.google.de/settings/ads (“Manage information that Google uses to show you advertising”).

b.      Google's DoubleClick Ad Exchange

DoubleClick Ad Exchange is a service provided by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (“Google”). DoubleClick Ad Exchange uses cookies to serve advertisements on our website. The information stored in this way can be collected, stored and processed by Google or its partners. In addition, so-called “web beacons” (small graphics) are used to collect data, which collects
information about visitors to our site (e.g. browser, operating system, previously visited page, IP address, date/time). The data collected is transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. This data is used by Google for the statistical evaluation of user behaviour in connection with advertisements placed on DoubleClick Ad Exchange. If necessary, the data will be passed on to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process the data on behalf of Google. You can block the storage of cookies by setting the appropriate settings in your browser. Web beacons can be made visible and blocked by browser extensions such as Ghostery. Further information can be found here: www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/

2.      Legal Basis for Personal Data Processing

The legal basis for the processing of users' personal data is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR.

3.      Purpose of Data Processing

The processing of users' personal data enables us to analyse the surfing behaviour of our users. By evaluating the data obtained, we are able to compile information about the use of the individual components of our website. This helps us to continually improve our website and its user-friendliness. These purposes also include our legitimate interest in processing the data in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. By anonymising the IP address, the user's interest in protecting personal data is sufficiently taken into account.

4.      Duration of Storage

The data collected will be deleted after 7 days

5.      Possibility of Objection and Removal

Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our website by the user. Therefore, as a user, you also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings in your web browser, you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies that have already been saved 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 fully use all functions of the website.

XI.     Use of Social Media Plugins

1.      Font Awesome

This site uses so-called web fonts, which are provided by Fonticons, Inc., for the uniform display of fonts. When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache in order to display texts and fonts correctly. For this purpose, the browser you use must connect to the Fonticons, Inc. servers. Fonticons, Inc. thereby becomes aware that our website was accessed via your IP address. The use of web fonts is in the interest of a uniform and attractive presentation of our online offerings. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. If your browser does not support web fonts, your computer will use a standard font. For more information about Font Awesome, please visit https://fontawesome.com/help as well as the data protection declaration of Fonticons, Inc.: https://fontawesome.com/privacy.

1.      Google Maps

This site uses the Google Maps map service via an API. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. In order to use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to save your IP address. This information is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transfer. The use of Google Maps is in the interest of an attractive presentation of our online offerings and to make it easy to find the places we indicate on the website. This represents a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. You can find more information about the handling of user data in Google's privacy policy: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/.

2.      Google reCAPTCHA

Based on our legitimate interests (i.e. interest in the correctness of data, avoiding automatic contact requests by so-called bots and the economic operation of our online offering within the meaning of Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f) GDPR), we use
the reCAPTCHA service https://www.google.com/recaptcha/intro/ of Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, (“Google”). Google is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement and thereby offers a guarantee that it will comply with European data protection law (https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active). To protect your enquiries and orders via internet forms, we use the reCAPTCHA service from Google Inc. (Google). The query is used to distinguish whether the entry was made by a human or improperly through automated, machine processing. The query includes sending the IP address to Google, as well as any other data required by Google for the reCAPTCHA service. For this purpose, your input will be transmitted to Google and used there. By using reCaptcha, you agree that the recognition you provide will be included in the digitisation of old works. However, if IP anonymisation is activated on this website, Google will first shorten your IP address 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. Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate your use of this service. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of reCaptcha is not merged with other Google data. The different data protection regulations of Google apply to this data. Google's privacy policy is available at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy.