Thank you for your interest in our websites. The protection of your personal data (such as name, address, e-mail address or telephone number) is very important to us. The collection and processing is therefore always in accordance with data protection regulations, namely the EU General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) and the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to us.
With the following data protection declaration, we would like to inform you about the type, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data when visiting our websites and about their functions and content. Please note that the following statement only refers to the websites of the PANDION group of companies. This includes the website: pandion.staging.property-branders.de (hereinafter collectively referred to as Internet or websites).
I. Terms used
The terms used in our privacy policy are based on the definitions set out in Article 4 of the GDPR. For better comprehensibility, we would like to briefly explain the essential terms used in the declaration in advance:
(1) Personal data
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter “data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
(2) Person concerned
Data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data are processed by the controller.
(3) Processing
Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed upon personal data, whether or not by automatic means, such as collection, recording, organization, filing, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
(4) Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting their future processing.
(5) Profiling
Profiling is any type 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 analyze or predict aspects relating to that natural person’s job performance, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or change of location.
(6) 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 separate and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
(7) Person responsible or in charge of processing
The controller or controller is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for its designation may be provided for under Union or Member State law.
(8) Processor
Processor means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the Controller.
(9) Receiver
A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body to whom personal data are disclosed, whether or not a third party. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the context of a specific investigation mandate under Union or Member State law shall not be considered as recipients.
(10) Third
Third party means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor and the persons authorized to process the personal data under the direct responsibility of the controller or the processor.
(11) Consent
Consent shall mean any freely given indication of the data subject’s wishes for the specific case in an informed and unambiguous manner in the form of a statement or any other unambiguous affirmative act by which the data subject indicates that he or she consents to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
II. Name and address of the person in chargen
The responsible party for all of the aforementioned websites within the meaning of the DSGVO, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and other provisions of a data protection nature is:
PANDION Service GmbH
Im Mediapark 8, 50670 Cologne
Telephone: 0221 / 71600 – 580
Telefax: 0221 / 71600 – 120
E-mail:datenschutz@pandion.de
III. Contact details of the data protection officer
PANDION AG as the responsible party has appointed a data protection officer for the Internet pages.
You can reach this as follows:
PANDION Service GmbH
Der Datenschutzbeauftragte
Im Mediapark 8, 50670 Köln
E-mail:datenschutz@pandion.de
IV. Rights of the data subject
If personal data is processed by you, you are a data subject (“data subject”) within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights against us as the controller:
(1) Right to information
You may request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you are being processed by us.
If there is such processing, you can request information from the controller about the following:
1) the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
2) the categories of personal data which 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 the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if concrete information on this is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period;
5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing;
6) the existence of a right of appeal to a supervisory authority;
7) any available information on the origin of the data, if the personal data are not collected from the data subject;
8) 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.
(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.
(3) Right to restriction of processing
Under the following conditions, you may request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you:
1) you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data;
2) 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;
3) the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you need it for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims; or
4) if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Article 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.
(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:
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 pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) or Art. 9 (2) (a) of the GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
3) 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.
4) The personal data concerning you have been processed unlawfully.
5) The erasure 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.
6) The personal data concerning you has been collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Article 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
1) for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information;
2) 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;
3) 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;
4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89(1) DSGVO, 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
5) 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 has 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 against the controller to be informed about these recipients.
(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 transfer this 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 Art. 6 (1) a DSGVO or Art. 9 (2) a DSGVO or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) b DSGVO and
2) the processing is carried out with the help of automated processes.
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 concerning you which is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(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 the processing serves the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims.
If the personal data concerning you is processed for the purposes of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purposes of such marketing; this also applies to profiling, insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.
WiIf 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.
(8) Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law
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.
(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
1) is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller,
2) is permitted by legal provisions of the Union or the Member States to which the controller is subject and these legal provisions contain appropriate measures to protect your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, or
3) 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 (g) 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), 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.
V. General information on data processing on our Internet pages
(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 therefore regularly takes place only after their consent. An exception applies in those cases in which it is not possible to obtain prior consent for factual reasons, as well as when the processing of the data is permitted by legal regulations.
(2) Legal bases for the processing of personal data
The legal bases on which we process personal data are generally named in the following data protection declaration in connection with the respective processing. If this is not the case, we process the data on the basis of the following legal bases:
Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for processing operations of personal data, Art. 6 (1) lit. a EU Data Protection Regulation (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, Art. 6 (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 processing of personal data is necessary for the fulfillment of a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 (1) lit. c DSGVO serves as the legal basis.
In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person make processing of personal data necessary, Art. 6 (1) (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 the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not override the former interest, Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO serves as the legal basis for the processing.
(3) Data deletion and storage period
We delete or block the personal data of the data subject as soon as the purpose of the storage no longer applies. 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. Data will also be blocked or deleted if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need to continue storing the data for the conclusion or performance of a contract.
(4) Security measures
In order to ensure a level of protection for personal data and other confidential content of our users (e.g., inquiries to the responsible party) that is appropriate to the risk, we take technical and organizational security measures. In doing so, we continuously adapt these measures to the current state of the art. In addition to (e.g.) means of access control, we therefore use an encryption procedure on our Internet pages in all relevant areas (in particular customer account and contact form). In this case, the information provided by our users is transmitted in encrypted form, i.e. using the TLS protocol (Secure Socket Layer). Encrypted connections can be recognized by the string “https://” and the lock symbol in the browser line.
VI. Provision of the website and creation of log files
(1) Description and scope of data processing
Each 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 the version used.
The operating system of the user
The user’s Internet service provider
The 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
Dhe data is also stored in the log files of our system. However, this data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
(2) Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of the data and the log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
(3) Purpose of data processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the web pages to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session.
The storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of our web pages. In addition, we use the data to optimize our websites 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 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 websites, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
In the case of storage of data in log files, these are deleted after seven days at the latest. Storage beyond this period is possible. In this case, however, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or alienated, so that an assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.
(5) Possibility of objection and removal
The collection of data for the provision of the websites and the storage of the data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility for the user to object.
VII. Cookies use
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(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 information technology system. When a user calls up 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 websites more user-friendly. Some elements of our web pages require that the calling browser can be identified even after a page change.
In addition, we use cookies on our websites that enable an analysis of the user’s surfing behavior.
The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized by technical precautions. An assignment of the data to the calling user is therefore no longer possible. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.
The user is informed about the use of cookies for analysis purposes when accessing our website and his consent to the processing of personal data used in this context is obtained. In this context, a reference to this privacy policy is also made.
(2) Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO if the user has consented to this.
(3) Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of our websites for users. Some functions of our websites cannot be offered without the use of cookies. For these, it is necessary that the browser is recognized even after a page change.
The user data collected by technically necessary cookies are not used to create user profiles.
The analysis cookies are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our web pages and their content. Through the analysis cookies, we learn how our web pages are used and can thus constantly optimize our offers.
In these purposes also lies our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data according to Art. 6 para. 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 website. 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 Internet pages, it may no longer be possible to fully use all functions of the pages.
VIII. Newsletter
(1) Description and scope of data processing
On our Internet pages there is the possibility to subscribe to a free newsletter. When registering for our newsletter, it is sufficient for the user to provide his e-mail address. Optionally, we ask our users, for the purpose of personal address, to provide their first and last name. In addition, the IP address of the calling computer as well as the date and time of registration are logged.
The newsletters contain so-called tracking pixels (“web beacons”), which are retrieved when the newsletter is opened. Technical information about the system and the user’s browser, as well as the IP address and the time of retrieval or opening of the newsletter are collected.
The dispatch and statistical analysis of the newsletter is carried out on our behalf (on the basis of an order data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 (3) sentence 1 DSGVO) via the service provider “MailChimp”. The email addresses of our newsletter recipients as well as the other aforementioned data are therefore stored on MailChimp servers in the USA. MailChimp is a newsletter delivery platform of the US provider Rocket Science Group, LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE #5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.
The Rocket Science Group LLC d/b/a MailChimp is certified under the Privacy Shield agreement, thereby providing a guarantee of compliance with European data protection law. The certificate can be accessed here:
https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000TO6hAAG&status=Active
MailChimp’s privacy policy is provided at the following link:
https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/.
MailChimp does not use the data of our newsletter recipients to write to them itself. MailChimp also does not pass on the data to third parties.
For the processing of the data, we obtain the consent of the user during the registration process. For legal reasons, we use the so-called double opt-in procedure for this. Within the scope of the double opt-in procedure, the user first receives an e-mail after registration in which we ask for confirmation of the registration. The confirmation is necessary so that no one can register with a foreign e-mail address. Registrations for the newsletter are also logged so that we can prove the registration process in accordance with legal requirements.
(2) Legal basis for data processing
The newsletter is sent on the basis of the user’s registration for the newsletter on our websites and the consent given here. The legal basis is therefore Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a DSGVO. The use of the dispatch service provider MailChimp, the statistical evaluations and analyses as well as the logging of the registration process are based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
(3) Purpose of data processing
The collection of the user’s e-mail address serves to deliver the newsletter, the optional specification of the name shall enable a personal address of the user.
The collection of other personal data during the registration process serves to prevent misuse of the services or the e-mail address used.
The data collected in the course of retrieving the newsletter serves the purpose of technical improvement in the context of the newsletter dispatch as well as the optimization of the newsletter content. In these purposes also lies our legitimate interest in the processing of this data according to Art. 6 para. 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. Accordingly, the user’s e-mail address 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 removal
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.
The cancellation also revokes the consent to send the newsletter via MailChimp and the statistical analyses.
IX. Registration to the customer area
(1) Description and scope of data processing
On our website, we offer users the opportunity to register for our customer area by providing personal data. The data required for registration is entered in an input mask and transmitted to us and stored. The data is not passed on to third parties. The following data is collected during the registration process: First and last name, address data, telephone and e-mail address. At the time of registration, the IP address of the user and the date and time of registration are also stored.
(2) Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the collection of the users’ personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO.
(3) Purpose of data processing
The processing of personal data from the input mask for registration is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract with the user or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. The other personal data processed during the registration process serve to prevent misuse of the registration form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
(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. This is the case when the data is no longer required for the pre-contractual measures or the execution of the contract. Even after the conclusion of the contract, there may be a need to store personal data of the contractual partner in order to comply with contractual or legal obligations.
The additional personal data collected during registration will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.
(5) Possibility of objection and removal
Registered users are free to change the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have it deleted completely. Upon request of the user, we will provide information about the data stored by us at any time. Upon request or notice by the user, we will correct or delete this data. However, premature deletion is only possible insofar as this does not conflict with any contractual or legal obligations. To contact us in this context, the contact details of the person responsible or the data protection officer given at the beginning of this declaration can be used.
X. Contact form and e-mail contact
(1) Description and scope of data processing
Our website contains a contact form that can be used for electronic contact. If a user takes advantage of this option, the data entered in the input mask (name, address, telephone and e-mail) will be transmitted to us and stored. Alternatively, it is also possible to contact us via the e-mail address provided. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored. In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties.
(2) Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is our legitimate interest in responding to your request in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO. If your contact aims at the conclusion of a contract, the additional legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b DSGVO.
(3) Purpose of data processing
This data is stored and used exclusively for the purpose of responding to your request or for contacting you and the associated technical administration.
The processing of personal data in the context of contacting us takes place exclusively for the purpose of answering your request or for contacting you and the associated technical administration.
The other personal data processed during the sending process is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
(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. This is the case when it is clear from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified and provided that there are no statutory retention obligations to the contrary.
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
If the user contacts us via contact form e-mail, he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.
For the objection to the storage, the contact details of the responsible person or the data protection officer stated at the beginning of this declaration can be used.
All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case.
XI. Web analysis through Google Analytics (with anonymization function)
(1) Description and scope of data processing
We use Google Analytics on our website (including the “Universal Analytics” mode of operation), a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (https://www.google.de/intl/de/about/) (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA; hereinafter “Google”). In this context, pseudonymized usage profiles are created and cookies are used (see section VII.). The information generated by the cookie about the use of this website such as:
– browser type/version,
– operating system used,
– Referrer URL (the previously visited page),
– access times and visitor frequency
– Host name of the accessing computer (IP address),
– time of the server request,
are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google may pass on the collected data to third parties if this is required by law or if third parties process the data on behalf of Google.
Google is certified under the Privacy Shield agreement and thereby offers a guarantee of compliance with European data protection law. The certificate can be accessed here:
https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active.
We only use Google Analytics with IP anonymization activated (so-called IP masking). This means that the IP address of the user is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of 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 data from Google.
(2) Legal base
The legal basis for the processing of the users’ personal data is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1lit. f DSGVO.
(3) Purpose of data processing
Google uses the information collected on our behalf to evaluate the use of our website, to compile online reports on website activity and to provide us with other services relating to website activity and internet usage. In doing so, pseudonymous user profiles can be created from the processed data. The processing helps us to continuously improve our website and its user-friendliness.
These purposes are also our legitimate interest in processing the data according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO. The anonymization of the IP address sufficiently takes into account the interest of users in the protection of their personal data.
(4) Duration of storage
Users’ personal data is automatically deleted or anonymized after 14 months.
(5) Possibility of objection and removal
Users can prevent the storage of cookies by setting their browser software accordingly and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. In addition, a cookie already set by Google can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.
In addition, users can prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and the transmission of data related to their use of our website to Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser add-on available at the following link:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
The browser add-on prevents the future collection of data when visiting this website. To prevent collection by Universal Analytics across different devices, the browser add-on must be installed on all systems used.
Further information and the applicable privacy policy of Google can be found at
https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/
and at
http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html
can be accessed. Supplementary explanations on Google Analytics can be found under the following link:
https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/analytics/
XII. Use of Google Adwords conversion tracking
(1) Description and scope of data processing
To advertise our website, we use “Google Adwords” and in this context the “conversion tracking” of the provider Google Inc. (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA). As a result, if a user accesses our website via a Google advertisement, a so-called “conversion cookie” is stored on the user’s computer (for more information on the term “cookie”, see section VI.). Conversion cookies have a limited validity and do not serve to identify the person concerned.
The conversion cookie records information about the user’s activities on our website (such as surfing behavior or sub-pages visited on our website). All usage data is stored using a pseudonym, so that personal identification is fundamentally excluded.
Google also uses the information collected via the conversion cookie to create visit statistics about our websites. This tells us the total number of users who were referred to us via AdWords ads. The information collected and the user’s IP address are transferred to Google in the USA and stored there. Google may pass this data on to third parties.
Further information on Google AdWords Conversion Tracking can be found at the following link:
https://support.google.com/adwords/answer/1722022?hl=de
(2) Legal base
The processing of personal data in the context of Google AdWords is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO from the legitimate interest in targeted advertising and the analysis of the effect and efficiency of this advertising.
(3) Purpose of data processing
The purpose of Google AdWords is the targeted advertising of our Internet pages. The visit statistics serve to analyze the effect and efficiency and thus the optimization of our AdWords ads.
In these purposes also lies our legitimate interest in the processing of this data according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
(4) Possibility of objection and removal
Users can prevent the storage of cookies by setting their browser software accordingly and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. In addition, a cookie already set by Google can be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.
In addition, users can deactivate the personalized advertising for them in the settings for advertising at Google. Instructions on how to do this can be found at the following link:
https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=de
XIII. Use of Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
(1) Description and scope of data processing
We have integrated links to the following social media services on our websites:
– Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
– Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, USA.
– YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, USA.
The social media services can be identified by their respective company logo (button). By activating the link, our company presence is called up at the respective social media service.
For better data control of our users, we use the so-called Shariff component for the integration of the social media buttons. This prevents personal data of our users from being transmitted to the respective social media services not, as is otherwise the case, when a website with an integrated social media button is called up, but only when the user actively clicks on one of the buttons.
More information about the Shariff component is provided by the computer magazine c\’t:
If the user activates the link to a social media service by clicking one of the buttons, a connection to the servers of the respective operator is established and the information that the user has visited our website is transmitted. In addition, further data is transmitted to the operator of the social media service. These are for example:
– Address of the web page on which the activated link is located.
– Date and time when the website was accessed or the link was activated
– Information about the browser and operating system used
– IP address
If the user is already logged in to the corresponding social media service at the time the link is activated, the operator of the social media service may be able to determine the user name from the transmitted data and assign this information to the respective personal user account with the social media service.
We would like to point out that we have no influence on the scope, type and purpose of the data processing by the providers of the social media service. More detailed information on the use of personal data by the providers of these services can be found in the respective privacy statements:
For Facebook: https://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php
For Instagramm: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 und unter: https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/privacy/
For YouTube: https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy/
The servers of the social media services are located in the USA and other countries outside the European Union. The data may therefore also be processed by the provider of the social media service in countries outside the European Union. We would like to point out that companies in these countries are subject to data protection laws that do not generally protect personal data to the same extent as is the case in the member states of the European Union.
(2) Elimination option
Users can exclude the possibility of assignment to their personal user account if they log out of their user accounts with the social media providers before using our Internet pages.
XIV. Integration of third-party services and content
(1) Description and scope of data processing
On our websites, we have integrated the following content and service offers of the provider Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA:
▪ Videos of the “YouTube” platform
▪ Script and font libraries of the “Google Fonts” service
▪ Maps of the “Google Maps API” service.
The integration of such content requires that Google has access to the IP address of the user, otherwise the content cannot be transmitted to the user’s browser.
In addition, Google also uses tracking pixels (so-called “web beacons”), which – regardless of whether a personal user account exists with the third-party provider or the user is logged in there – enable a statistical evaluation of the number of visitors and surfing behavior. The collected data can also be stored with other technical information (such as browser type, operating system and referring website) in cookies (see section VII) on the user’s computer. The storage usually takes place using a pseudonym, so that personal identification is not possible.
However, if the user has his own account with the third-party provider and is logged in there while visiting our websites, information can be assigned to his account and used to create user profiles.
The processing of personal data by Google takes place on servers in the USA. Google has, however, submitted to the EU-US Privacy Shield and guarantees a level of data protection comparable to the European provisions.
More information about the EU-US Privacy Shield can be found at the following link:
https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework
Further supplementary information on the aforementioned services and Google’s privacy policy is also available at the following links:
https://www.google.com/webfonts/
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
For better data control, we also use the so-called “extended data protection mode” for the integration of YouTube videos, i.e. no data about the user is transmitted to third-party providers as long as the video is not played. Only when a video is actively clicked on, the aforementioned data is transmitted.
(2) Legal bases for the processing of personal data
The legal basis for the integration of third-party content is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. DSGVO.
(3) Purpose of processing
The integration of third-party services is done in order to provide our users with a needs-oriented website and in the interest of correctly displaying and continuously optimizing the content of our pages.
These purposes are also our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f. DSGVO.
(4) Elimination option
Data processing in connection with the integration of YouTube videos on our pages is deactivated by default. Processing therefore only takes place when a video is actively clicked on. Consequently, the user has control over whether he wants to allow the transmission and processing by the third-party provider.
Furthermore, the assignment of personal data to a personal account can be prevented by logging out beforehand.
Data subjects also have a right to object to the creation of user profiles. The right to object must be exercised vis-à-vis the third-party provider.
XV. Actuality and change of this privacy policy
This privacy policy is currently valid and has the status May 2018.
Due to the further development of our websites and our offers as well as due to changed legal or official requirements, it may become necessary to change this data protection declaration from time to time.
The current data protection declaration can also be viewed at any time at the address: https://pandion.staging.property-branders.de/datenschutz/
XVI. Questions about data protection
If you have any questions about data protection in relation to our Internet pages, you can contact us at any time at the following address:
PANDION Servicegesellschaft GmbH
Email: datenschutz@pandion.de
Telephone: +49 (0) 221 / 71600580
