We're committed to your privacy

We take the protection of your data and privacy extremely seriously. For this reason, we provide the following notice to inform you about the collection and use of personal data when you use our website(s). The GDPR requires us as of 25 May 2018 to give you even more thorough information about the protection of your data and, furthermore, the legal background for it, which we are happy to do as part of the following notice.

Data controller

Whollees GmbH, Lippmanstr. 8, 22769 Hamburg - Germany (also see our imprint)

Which data is being processed?

In order to be able to offer you our website and associated services, we process personal data on the basis of the following legal grounds:

  • consent to the processing of his or her personal data (Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR)
  • for the performance of a contract or steps preparatory to such a contract (Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR)
  • for the purposes of legitimate interests (Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR)
  • for necessary compliance with a legal obligation (Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR)

We will refer to the respective terminology in connection with the respective processing, so that you can classify the basis on which we process personal data.

If your personal information is processed on the grounds of your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent to us at any time with future effect.

If we process data on the basis of legitimate interests, you, as the person concerned, have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, taking into account the requirements of Art. 21 DSGVO.

Log files

When you visit our website, personal data is processed in order to be able to display the contents of the website on your device.
To be able to display the pages in your browser, the IP address of the device you are using must be processed. Furthermore, additional general data and information about the browser of your device must be processed.

In compliance with data protection provisions, we are also obliged to guarantee the confidentiality and integrity of personal data processed using our IT systems. For that purpose and interest, the following data are logged on the basis of a balance of interests:

  • IP- address of the accessing computer (for a maximum of 7 days)
  • Operating system of the accessing computer
  • Browser version used
  • Name of the file retrieved
  • Date and time of access to the internet site
  • Volume of data transferred
  • Referring URL

The IP address will be deleted after seven days from all systems used in connection with the operation of this website. We can then no longer establish a personal reference from the remaining data.

The data is also used to detect and correct errors on the Internet pages.

Cookies

We use cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device and saved by your browser. Cookies are required to enable certain features of our website. The cookies we use are so called “session cookies” that are automatically deleted from your browser immediately after your visit.

Within the web analysis we also use so-called persistent cookies which are not automatically deleted after a visit to our website has ended. We use 2 cookies for this purpose. You can allow or disallow these cookies. The "Settings" cookie saves the preferences you have entered and no longer displays the popup. This cookie expires after 30 days.

With the approval of "Google Analytics" further cookies are set. The permission for the use of "Google Analytics" expires after 30 days. Google itself sets further cookies. (see point: Web Analytics).

You have the option to configure your browser and thus prevent the setting of cookies. We point out, however, that the use of our website may be restricted. Cookies do not install or start any programs or other applications on your computer. The use of cookies is based on a balance of interests. Our interest is a user-friendly visit of our internet pages.

Web analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (‘Google’). Google Analytics uses cookies, that is, small text files that are saved on your computer to enable analysis of your use of this website. The information generated by these cookies about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. If you activate IP anonymisation for this website, however, Google abbreviates your IP address within the member states of the European Union or European Economic Area before it is transmitted. Only in exceptional cases is your full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the United States and abbreviated there. Google uses this information on behalf of the operator of this website to analyse your use of the website, compile reports on website activity and perform other services associated with website activity and Internet usage for the website operator.

Google does not keep the IP address transmitted from your browser through the Google Analytics service with other data.

For exceptional cases where personal data is transferred to the United States, be advised that Google is subject to the EU-US Privacy Shield framework. The legal grounds for our use of Google Analytics are provided in GDPR art. 6(1)(f).2

You can prevent cookies from being stored by activating the corresponding settings in your browser software, though be aware that you may not be able to use the complete functionality of this website in this case. Furthermore, you can prevent the data that is generated by the cookie and that relates to your use of the website (including your IP address) from being stored and processed by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available here

Alternatively, especially on mobile devices, you can prevent Google Analytics from capturing your data by clicking the following link "manage cookies". An opt-out cookie will then be set to prevent your information from being collected in the future when you visit this site.

Information about the external provider: Google Dublin, Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, Fax: +353 (0)1 4361 001 - Terms and conditions of use and privacy policy.

Web fonts

We use Web Fonts of the company Hoefler &Co., 611 Broadway, Room 725, New York, NY 10012-2608, USA (www.typography.com), which serve to improve the design of the website. The data processing constitutes a justified interest, whereby our interest lies in an attractive design and presentation of our website.

The adequate level of data protection is guaranteed by typography (“privacy shield”).

Online presence in social media

We maintain online presence on social networks and platforms in order to communicate with customers and interested parties that are active on those pages. Furthermore, we inform customers about our services.

We would like to point out that user data may be processed outside the European Union. This can result in risks for users, as it could, for example, make it more difficult to enforce the rights of users. With regard to US providers that are certified under the Privacy Shield, we would like to point out that by doing so they commit themselves to comply with EU data protection standards.

In addition, user data is usually processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example, user profiles can be created on the basis of user behavior and the resulting interests of users. The usage profiles can in turn be used, for example, to place advertisements inside and outside the platforms that presumably correspond to the interests of the users. For these purposes, cookies are usually stored on the user's computer in which the user's usage behaviour and interests are stored. Furthermore, data can also be stored in the user profiles independently of the devices used by the users (in particular if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in to them).

The processing of the personal data of the users takes place on the basis of our legitimate interests in effective information of the users and communication with the users in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 letter f. DSGVO. If the users are requested by the respective providers of the platforms to consent to the aforementioned data processing, the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a., Art. 7 DSGVO.

For a detailed description of the respective processing operations and the opt-out options, we refer to the following linked information of the providers.

In the case of requests for information and the assertion of user rights, we point out that these can be asserted most effectively with the providers. Only the providers have access to the data of the users and can directly take appropriate measures and give information. If you still need help, do not hesitate to contact us.

Purposes of processing personal data

We process the aforementioned data for the operation of our website and for the fulfillment of contractual obligations towards our customers or for the safeguarding of our legitimate interests.

For inquiries outside an active customer relationship, we process the data for sales and advertising purposes. You may object to the use of your personal information for promotional purposes at any time.

Optional information

If you voluntarily provide data to us in forms and these are not required for the performance of our contract, we process the data in the legitimate assumption that the processing and use of this data is in your interest.

Recipient / Disclosure of data

Data that you provide to us will only be disclosed after your consent and / or successful participation in bidding procedures, but not to external third parties. In particular, your data will not be disclosed to third parties for their advertising purposes.

However, we may use service providers for the operation of this website or for other products or services. It may occur that a service provider receives knowledge of personal data. We carefully select our service providers – in particular with regard to data protection and data security – and take all necessary data protection measures for permissible data processing.

Your right as a data subject

You have the right to be informed about your personal data. You can contact us for information at any time.

In the cases of a request for information that is not carried out in written form, we kindly ask you to understand that we need a proof that you are the person who you claim to be.

Furthermore, you have the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing to the extent permitted by law.

In addition, you have a right to object to the processing within the scope of the legal requirements. The same applies to a right to data portability.

Deletion of data

In principle, we delete personal data when there is no necessity for further storage. However, it can be necessary to store data in order to fulfill contractual obligations to examine warranty and guarantee claims. In addition, it is indispensable to store data to grant or defend the mentioned claims. In order to comply with the statutory retention period, a deletion shall only be carried out after expiration of the respective retention period.

The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You have the right to to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data. The competent supervisory authority depends on the federal state of your residence, your work or the suspected infringement.

Changes to this privacy statement

We will revise this privacy statement in the event of changes concerning this website whenever it may be required. You will always find the current version on this website.

We're committed to your privacy

We take the protection of your data and privacy extremely seriously. For this reason, we provide the following notice to inform you about the collection and use of personal data when you use our website(s). The GDPR requires us as of 25 May 2018 to give you even more thorough information about the protection of your data and, furthermore, the legal background for it, which we are happy to do as part of the following notice.

Data controller

Whollees GmbH, Lippmanstr. 8, 22769 Hamburg - Germany (also see our imprint)

Which data is being processed?

In order to be able to offer you our website and associated services, we process personal data on the basis of the following legal grounds:

  • consent to the processing of his or her personal data (Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR)
  • for the performance of a contract or steps preparatory to such a contract (Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR)
  • for the purposes of legitimate interests (Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR)
  • for necessary compliance with a legal obligation (Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR)

We will refer to the respective terminology in connection with the respective processing, so that you can classify the basis on which we process personal data.

If your personal information is processed on the grounds of your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent to us at any time with future effect.

If we process data on the basis of legitimate interests, you, as the person concerned, have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, taking into account the requirements of Art. 21 DSGVO.

Log files

When you visit our website, personal data is processed in order to be able to display the contents of the website on your device.
To be able to display the pages in your browser, the IP address of the device you are using must be processed. Furthermore, additional general data and information about the browser of your device must be processed.

In compliance with data protection provisions, we are also obliged to guarantee the confidentiality and integrity of personal data processed using our IT systems. For that purpose and interest, the following data are logged on the basis of a balance of interests:

  • IP- address of the accessing computer (for a maximum of 7 days)
  • Operating system of the accessing computer
  • Browser version used
  • Name of the file retrieved
  • Date and time of access to the internet site
  • Volume of data transferred
  • Referring URL

The IP address will be deleted after seven days from all systems used in connection with the operation of this website. We can then no longer establish a personal reference from the remaining data.

The data is also used to detect and correct errors on the Internet pages.

Cookies

We use cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device and saved by your browser. Cookies are required to enable certain features of our website. The cookies we use are so called “session cookies” that are automatically deleted from your browser immediately after your visit.

Within the web analysis we also use so-called persistent cookies which are not automatically deleted after a visit to our website has ended. We use 2 cookies for this purpose. You can allow or disallow these cookies. The "Settings" cookie saves the preferences you have entered and no longer displays the popup. This cookie expires after 30 days.

With the approval of "Google Analytics" further cookies are set. The permission for the use of "Google Analytics" expires after 30 days. Google itself sets further cookies. (see point: Web Analytics).

You have the option to configure your browser and thus prevent the setting of cookies. We point out, however, that the use of our website may be restricted. Cookies do not install or start any programs or other applications on your computer. The use of cookies is based on a balance of interests. Our interest is a user-friendly visit of our internet pages.

Web analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (‘Google’). Google Analytics uses cookies, that is, small text files that are saved on your computer to enable analysis of your use of this website. The information generated by these cookies about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. If you activate IP anonymisation for this website, however, Google abbreviates your IP address within the member states of the European Union or European Economic Area before it is transmitted. Only in exceptional cases is your full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the United States and abbreviated there. Google uses this information on behalf of the operator of this website to analyse your use of the website, compile reports on website activity and perform other services associated with website activity and Internet usage for the website operator.

Google does not keep the IP address transmitted from your browser through the Google Analytics service with other data.

For exceptional cases where personal data is transferred to the United States, be advised that Google is subject to the EU-US Privacy Shield framework. The legal grounds for our use of Google Analytics are provided in GDPR art. 6(1)(f).2

You can prevent cookies from being stored by activating the corresponding settings in your browser software, though be aware that you may not be able to use the complete functionality of this website in this case. Furthermore, you can prevent the data that is generated by the cookie and that relates to your use of the website (including your IP address) from being stored and processed by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available here

Alternatively, especially on mobile devices, you can prevent Google Analytics from capturing your data by clicking the following link "manage cookies". An opt-out cookie will then be set to prevent your information from being collected in the future when you visit this site.

Information about the external provider: Google Dublin, Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, Fax: +353 (0)1 4361 001 - Terms and conditions of use and privacy policy.

Web fonts

We use Web Fonts of the company Hoefler &Co., 611 Broadway, Room 725, New York, NY 10012-2608, USA (www.typography.com), which serve to improve the design of the website. The data processing constitutes a justified interest, whereby our interest lies in an attractive design and presentation of our website.

The adequate level of data protection is guaranteed by typography (“privacy shield”).

Online presence in social media

We maintain online presence on social networks and platforms in order to communicate with customers and interested parties that are active on those pages. Furthermore, we inform customers about our services.

We would like to point out that user data may be processed outside the European Union. This can result in risks for users, as it could, for example, make it more difficult to enforce the rights of users. With regard to US providers that are certified under the Privacy Shield, we would like to point out that by doing so they commit themselves to comply with EU data protection standards.

In addition, user data is usually processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example, user profiles can be created on the basis of user behavior and the resulting interests of users. The usage profiles can in turn be used, for example, to place advertisements inside and outside the platforms that presumably correspond to the interests of the users. For these purposes, cookies are usually stored on the user's computer in which the user's usage behaviour and interests are stored. Furthermore, data can also be stored in the user profiles independently of the devices used by the users (in particular if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in to them).

The processing of the personal data of the users takes place on the basis of our legitimate interests in effective information of the users and communication with the users in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 letter f. DSGVO. If the users are requested by the respective providers of the platforms to consent to the aforementioned data processing, the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a., Art. 7 DSGVO.

For a detailed description of the respective processing operations and the opt-out options, we refer to the following linked information of the providers.

In the case of requests for information and the assertion of user rights, we point out that these can be asserted most effectively with the providers. Only the providers have access to the data of the users and can directly take appropriate measures and give information. If you still need help, do not hesitate to contact us.

Purposes of processing personal data

We process the aforementioned data for the operation of our website and for the fulfillment of contractual obligations towards our customers or for the safeguarding of our legitimate interests.

For inquiries outside an active customer relationship, we process the data for sales and advertising purposes. You may object to the use of your personal information for promotional purposes at any time.

Optional information

If you voluntarily provide data to us in forms and these are not required for the performance of our contract, we process the data in the legitimate assumption that the processing and use of this data is in your interest.

Recipient / Disclosure of data

Data that you provide to us will only be disclosed after your consent and / or successful participation in bidding procedures, but not to external third parties. In particular, your data will not be disclosed to third parties for their advertising purposes.

However, we may use service providers for the operation of this website or for other products or services. It may occur that a service provider receives knowledge of personal data. We carefully select our service providers – in particular with regard to data protection and data security – and take all necessary data protection measures for permissible data processing.

Your right as a data subject

You have the right to be informed about your personal data. You can contact us for information at any time.

In the cases of a request for information that is not carried out in written form, we kindly ask you to understand that we need a proof that you are the person who you claim to be.

Furthermore, you have the right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing to the extent permitted by law.

In addition, you have a right to object to the processing within the scope of the legal requirements. The same applies to a right to data portability.

Deletion of data

In principle, we delete personal data when there is no necessity for further storage. However, it can be necessary to store data in order to fulfill contractual obligations to examine warranty and guarantee claims. In addition, it is indispensable to store data to grant or defend the mentioned claims. In order to comply with the statutory retention period, a deletion shall only be carried out after expiration of the respective retention period.

The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You have the right to to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data. The competent supervisory authority depends on the federal state of your residence, your work or the suspected infringement.

Changes to this privacy statement

We will revise this privacy statement in the event of changes concerning this website whenever it may be required. You will always find the current version on this website.

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