Mandatory information pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The responsible body within the meaning of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

Recycling company for wooden packaging and pallets mbH

Rhöndorfer Straße 85

53604 Bad Honnef

Telephone: 02224 96 91 5-0

E-Mail: box(at)hpecycle.eu

Website: www.hpecycle.eu

Further details: Imprint

Use of the website of Verwertungsgesellschaft für Holzpackmittel und Paletten mbH (hereinafter referred to as VHP) is generally possible without providing any personal data. However, if a data subject wishes to use special services offered by VHP via its website, the processing of personal data may become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the data subject's consent.

The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, email address, telephone number, or other information of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in compliance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to VHP. With this privacy policy, VHP wishes to inform the public, supervisory authorities, tax advisors, service providers, its members and cooperation partners, as well as business partners, about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data collected, used, and processed. Furthermore, this privacy policy informs data subjects about their rights.

VHP, as the data controller, has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures to ensure the most complete possible protection of personal data processed via this website. However, internet-based data transmissions can fundamentally have security vulnerabilities, meaning absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us via alternative means, such as by telephone.

1. Definitions

VHP's privacy policy is based on the terminology used by the European legislator when enacting the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulation (EU) 2016/679. The privacy policy is intended to be easily readable and understandable for the public, supervisory authorities, tax advisors, service providers, its members and cooperation partners, as well as business partners. To ensure this, the terminology used is explained below.

This privacy policy uses, among other terms, the following:

a) personal data

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as "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.

b) affected person

A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.

c) Processing

Processing means any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

d) Restriction of processing

Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of limiting its future processing.

e)  Profiling

Profiling is any form of automated processing of personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyze or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behavior, location or movements.

f) Pseudonymization

Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

g) Controller or data controller

The 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 by Union or Member State law.

h) Data processors

A data processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

i) Recipient

A recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body to whom personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities that may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law are not considered recipients.

j) Third

A third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, the controller, the processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorized to process personal data.

k) Consent

Consent means any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.

2. Name and address of the data controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation, other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and other provisions of a data protection nature is:

Recycling company for wooden packaging and pallets mbH (VHP)

Rhöndorfer Straße 85

53604 Bad Honnef

Telephone: 02224 96 91 5-0

Email: box@hpecycle.eu

Website: www.hpecycle.eu

3. Cookies

The VHP website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an internet browser.

Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that allows websites and servers to associate the cookie with the specific web browser in which it was stored. This enables the visited websites and servers to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other web browsers that contain different cookies. A specific web browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID.

By using cookies, VHP can provide users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without setting cookies.

Cookies allow VHP to optimize information and offers on its website for the user. Cookies enable the recognition of returning VHP website users, making it easier for users to navigate the site. For example, a user of a website that uses cookies doesn't have to re-enter their login details every time they visit, because this is handled by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer. Another example is the shopping cart cookie in an online store. The online store uses a cookie to remember the items a customer has placed in their virtual shopping cart.

The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by the VHP website at any time by adjusting the settings of their internet browser accordingly, thus permanently objecting to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in their internet browser, some functions of the VHP website may not be fully usable.

4. Collection of general data and information

The VHP website collects a range of general data and information each time it is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in the server's log files. The following may be collected: (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reached our website (known as the referrer), (4) the sub-pages accessed on our website by an accessing system, (5) the date and time of access to the website, (6) an internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information that serves to prevent attacks on the information technology systems.

When using this general data and information, VHP does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the website content correctly, (2) optimize the website content and its advertising, (3) ensure the long-term functionality of the website's information technology systems and technology, and (4) provide law enforcement agencies with the information necessary for prosecution in the event of a cyberattack. VHP therefore uses this anonymously collected data and information for statistical analysis and to improve data protection and data security at VHP, ultimately ensuring an optimal level of protection for the processed personal data. The anonymous server log file data is stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.

5. Registration on the VHP website

The data subject has the option to register as a data controller on the VHP website by providing personal data. The specific personal data transmitted to the data controller is determined by the respective input form used for registration. The personal data entered by the data subject is collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the data controller and for its own purposes. The data controller may transfer this data to one or more processors, such as a parcel service provider, who will also use the personal data exclusively for internal purposes attributable to the data controller.

By registering on the website of the data controller, the IP address assigned by the data subject's internet service provider (ISP), as well as the date and time of registration, are also stored. This data is stored to prevent misuse of the services and to enable the investigation of criminal offenses if necessary. Therefore, storing this data is necessary to protect the data controller. This data is generally not disclosed to third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so or disclosure is necessary for law enforcement purposes.

The registration of the data subject, through the voluntary provision of personal data, enables VHP to offer the data subject content or services that, by their very nature, can only be offered to registered users. Registered users have the option to modify the personal data provided during registration at any time or to have it completely deleted from the data controller's records.

The data controller will provide any data subject, upon request, with information about what personal data concerning them is stored. Furthermore, the data controller will rectify or erase personal data at the request or instruction of the data subject, provided that no statutory retention obligations prevent this. VHP, as the data controller, is available to the data subject as a contact person in this regard.

6. Contact options via the VHP website

Due to legal requirements, the VHP website contains information that enables quick electronic contact and direct communication, including a general email address. If a data subject contacts the data controller via email or a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject will be stored automatically. Such personal data transmitted voluntarily by a data subject to the data controller will be stored for the purpose of processing the inquiry or contacting the data subject. This personal data will not be disclosed to third parties.

7. Comment function in the blog on the website

VHP offers users the opportunity to leave individual comments on blog posts via a blog on its website. A blog is a portal maintained on a website, usually publicly accessible, where one or more people, called bloggers or web bloggers, can post articles or write down their thoughts in so-called blog posts. These blog posts can generally be commented on by third parties.

If a data subject leaves a comment on the blog published on this website, the comment itself, the time it was submitted, and the username (pseudonym) chosen by the data subject will be stored and published. Furthermore, the IP address assigned by the data subject's internet service provider (ISP) will also be logged. This IP address is stored for security reasons and in case the data subject infringes the rights of third parties or posts unlawful content through a comment. The storage of this personal data is therefore in the legitimate interest of the data controller, enabling them to defend themselves in the event of a legal dispute. This personal data will not be disclosed to third parties unless such disclosure is required by law or is necessary for the legal defense of the data controller.

8. Routine deletion and blocking of personal data

VHP, as the data controller, processes and stores personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage or as provided for by the European legislator or another legislator in laws or regulations to which the data controller is subject.

If the purpose for which the data was stored ceases to exist, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with legal requirements.

9. Rights of the data subject

a) Right to confirmation

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact VHP as the controller.

b) Right to information

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to obtain from the controller, free of charge, information about the personal data stored concerning him or her and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information:

• the processing purposes
• the categories of personal data that are processed
• the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations
• If possible, the planned duration for which the personal data will be stored, or, if this is not possible, the criteria used to determine that duration.
• the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning them or to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing
• the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• If the personal data are not collected from the data subject: All available information about the source of the data.
• the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, pursuant to Article 22(1) and (4) GDPR and — at least in these cases — meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

Furthermore, the data subject has the right to obtain information as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right of access, they may contact VHP, the data controller, at any time.

c) Right to rectification

Every data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request the immediate rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Furthermore, the data subject has the right, taking into account the purposes of the processing, to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary statement.

If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, they can contact VHP as the data controller at any time.

d) Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies and where the processing is not necessary:

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

If one of the aforementioned grounds applies and a data subject wishes to have their personal data stored by VHP erased, they may contact VHP, as the data controller, at any time. VHP will ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.

If VHP has made personal data publicly available and is obligated as the controller under Article 17(1) GDPR to erase the personal data, VHP shall, taking into account available technology and the cost of implementation, take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the published personal data that the data subject has requested the erasure by those other controllers of all links to, or copies or replications of, that personal data, insofar as processing is not necessary. VHP will take the necessary steps in each individual case.

e) Right to restriction of processing

Every data subject whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by the European legislator, to request from the controller the restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

• The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
• The processing is unlawful, the data subject refuses to have their personal data erased and requests instead the restriction of its use.
• The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but the data subject needs it for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
• The data subject has objected to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and it is not yet clear whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.
• If one of the aforementioned conditions is met and a data subject wishes to restrict the processing of their personal data stored by VHP, they may contact VHP, as the data controller, at any time. VHP will then implement the restriction of processing.

f) Right to data portability

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning him or her, which he or she has provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. He or she also has the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data have been provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to point (a) of Article 6(1) or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR or on a contract pursuant to point (b) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, provided that the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Furthermore, when exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to have their personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

To assert their right to data portability, the data subject may contact VHP at any time.

g) Right to object

Every data subject has the right, granted by the European legislator, to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on those provisions.

VHP will no longer process the personal data in the event of an objection, unless compelling legitimate grounds for the processing can be demonstrated which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims.

If VHP processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject has the right to object at any time to the processing of their personal data for such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to processing for direct marketing purposes, VHP will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.

Furthermore, the data subject has the right to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning him or her which is carried out by VHP for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.

To exercise their right to object, the data subject may contact VHP directly. Furthermore, in connection with the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, the data subject is free to exercise their right to object by automated means using technical specifications.

h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling

Every data subject has the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her or similarly significantly affects him or her, unless the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or performing, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is authorized by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is based on the data subject’s explicit consent.

Where the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or performing, a contract between the data subject and the controller, or (2) is made with the data subject’s explicit consent, the controller shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject’s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and to contest the decision.

If the data subject wishes to assert rights relating to automated decisions, they can contact the VHP at any time.

i) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law

Every person whose personal data is being processed has the right, granted by the European legislator, to withdraw their consent to the processing of their personal data at any time.

If the person concerned wishes to exercise their right to withdraw their consent, they can contact VHP at any time.

10. Legal basis for processing

Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for VHP's processing operations where consent is obtained for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, as is the case, for example, with processing operations necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or consideration, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. The same applies to processing operations that are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, such as in cases of inquiries about products or services. If VHP is subject to a legal obligation that requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor to the VHP offices or VHP events were injured and their name, age, health insurance information, or other vital information had to be shared with a doctor, hospital, or other third party. In that case, the processing would be based on Article 6(1)(d) GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. This legal basis applies to processing operations not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases if the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by VHP or a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject. Such processing operations are permitted in particular because they were specifically mentioned by the European legislator. The legislator took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed where the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47, second sentence, GDPR).

11. Legitimate interests pursued by the controller or a third party in the processing

If the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, the legitimate interest, unless the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require the protection of personal data override this, is based, on the one hand, on the relevant and appropriate relationship between the data subject and VHP as the controller, such as the support and information of customers, partners, and prospective customers, which is the core of VHP's business activities, as well as VHP's employees. All legitimate, proportionate, and necessary measures for acquiring new customers for VHP are also included, for which, for example, company name, contact name, postal and web address, telephone number, and email address are required. On the other hand, the legitimate interest lies in the well-being of employees and shareholders. This applies in particular, but not exclusively, to contractual and quasi-contractual relationships between VHP and data subjects. In this respect, it must also be taken into account, within the framework of the balancing of interests, that the data subjects have a comprehensive right to object to the processing of their data by VHP at any time, pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR, to which explicit attention is hereby drawn. If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact VHP at any time.

12. Duration for which the personal data will be stored

The criterion for the duration of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After this period expires, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, unless it is still required for contract fulfillment or initiation. Application documents are stored for as long as necessary to make a decision on the application. If an employment relationship does not materialize, the data may be stored beyond this period to the extent necessary for defending against potential legal claims. In this case, the application documents are deleted two months after notification of the rejection decision, unless longer storage is required due to legal disputes. If an employment relationship is established, the application documents are retained for six months from the date of any termination of the employment relationship, unless VHP can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

13. Legal or contractual requirements for providing personal data; necessity for entering into a contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of not providing the data

VHP informs you that the provision of personal data is sometimes required by law (e.g., tax regulations) or may also arise from contractual agreements (e.g., information about the contracting party). In some cases, it may be necessary for a data subject to provide VHP with personal data that must subsequently be processed in order to conclude a contract. For example, the data subject is obligated to provide VHP with personal data if VHP enters into a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before providing any personal data, the data subject must contact VHP. VHP will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract, or necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data, and what the consequences of not providing the personal data would be.

14. Existence of automated decision-making

As a responsible company, VHP refrains from automated decision-making or profiling.

15. Data transfer to third countries and ensuring an adequate level of data protection

Google Analytics

The VHP website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies." These are text files that are stored on the data subject's computer and enable an analysis of the data subject's use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about the use of the VHP website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. VHP has activated IP anonymization on this website. This means that Google will shorten the data subject's IP address within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate the use of the website by the data subject, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by the data subject's browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data. The storage of cookies can be prevented by adjusting the browser settings accordingly. In this case, it may not be possible to fully utilize all functions of this website. Data subjects can also prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by the cookie and related to their use of the website (including their IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.

Affected individuals can prevent the collection of their data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set, which prevents the collection of data on future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics

More information on how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de.

Google Maps

The VHP website uses the Google Maps API to visually display geographical information. When using Google Maps, Google also collects, processes, and uses data about how visitors use the map functions. Data subjects can find more detailed information about data processing by Google in the Google Privacy Policy. Personal privacy settings can also be changed in the Google Privacy Center. Detailed instructions on managing your data in connection with Google products can be found at the following link: www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

YouTube-Videos

The VHP website may contain embedded YouTube videos. The operator of the corresponding plugins is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA. When you visit a website with a YouTube plugin, a connection is established to YouTube's servers. This informs YouTube which pages you are visiting. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your browsing behavior with you personally. This can be prevented by logging out of your YouTube account beforehand.

When you start a YouTube video, the provider sets cookies that collect information about user behavior. Further information on data protection at YouTube can be found in the provider's privacy policy at the following link: www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

Use of Facebook Social Plugins

This website may use social plugins (“plugins”) from the social network facebook.com, which is operated by Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Facebook”). The plugins are recognizable by one of the Facebook logos (a white “f” on a blue tile, the terms “Like” or “Gefällt mir”, or a “thumbs up” icon) or are marked with the addition “Facebook Social Plugin”. The list and appearance of the Facebook social plugins can be viewed here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.

When a user visits a page on this website that contains such a plugin, their browser establishes a direct connection to Facebook's servers. The plugin's content is transmitted directly from Facebook to the user's browser and integrated into the website. The website provider therefore has no control over the scope of data that Facebook collects using this plugin and informs users accordingly, based on its current knowledge:

By integrating these plugins, Facebook receives information that a user has accessed the corresponding page of the website. If the user is logged into Facebook, Facebook can associate the visit with their Facebook account. When users interact with the plugins, for example, by clicking the Like button or leaving a comment, the corresponding information is transmitted directly from their browser to Facebook and stored there. Even if a user is not a member of Facebook, it is still possible that Facebook will learn and store their IP address. According to Facebook, only an anonymized IP address is stored in Germany.

The purpose and scope of data collection and the further processing and use of data by Facebook, as well as the related rights and settings options for protecting users' privacy, can be found in Facebook's privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

If a user is a Facebook member and does not want Facebook to collect data about them through this website and link it to their Facebook profile data, they must log out of Facebook before visiting the website. Further settings and options to object to the use of data for advertising purposes are available within the Facebook profile settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads.

16. Final Declaration

This privacy policy was created and adapted by the privacy policy generator of DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which acts as external data protection officer for Bamberg, in cooperation with RC GmbH, which recycles used computers, and the data protection lawyers of the law firm WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE | Rechtsanwälte.

It was also supplemented with section 15.

Competent data protection supervisory authority

The following data protection supervisory authority is responsible for VHP:

State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia

PO Box 20 04 44

40102 Düsseldorf

Tel.: 0211/38424-0

Fax: 0211/38424-10

E-Mail: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de

Disclaimer

Despite careful review of the content, we assume no liability for the content of external links. The operators of the linked websites are solely responsible for their content.

Copyright and trademark law

VHP strives to respect the copyrights of all graphics, audio recordings, video sequences, and texts used in its publications, to use graphics, audio recordings, video sequences, and texts it has created itself, or to utilize royalty-free graphics, audio recordings, video sequences, and texts. All trademarks and brands mentioned within this website and possibly protected by third parties are subject without restriction to the provisions of the applicable trademark law and the ownership rights of the respective registered owners. The mere mention of a trademark does not imply that it is not protected by third-party rights! The copyright for published material created by the author remains solely with the author of the pages. Reproduction or use of such graphics, audio recordings, video sequences, and texts in other electronic or printed publications is not permitted without the express consent of the author.

Legal validity of the disclaimer

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