Privacy Policy

Scope

This privacy policy informs users about the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data by the responsible provider the factory/GSDH Kreativagentur GmbH, founders Philipp Hartmann (+49 89 235 159 49, email) and Steven Mewissen (+49 89 235 119 74, email) on this website.
The legal foundations of data protection can be found in the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the Telemedia Act (TMG).

Access Data/Server Log Files

the factory/GSDH Kreativagentur GmbH (or its web space provider) collects data on every access to the offering. The access data includes:
Name of the accessed website, file, date and time of access, transferred data volume, notification of successful access, browser type and version, user’s operating system, referrer URL (previously visited page), IP address, and requesting provider.

The factory/GSDH Kreativagentur GmbH uses the log data only for statistical evaluations for the purpose of operating, securing, and optimizing the offering. However, the provider reserves the right to retrospectively check the log data if there are specific indications of unlawful use based on concrete evidence.

Handling of Personal Data

Personal data is information that can be used to identify a person, i.e., information that can be traced back to a person. This includes the name, email address, or telephone number. But it also includes data about preferences, hobbies, memberships, or web pages viewed by someone. Personal data is only collected, used, and disclosed by the factory/GSDH Kreativagentur GmbH if permitted by law or if users consent to the data collection.

Contact

When contacting the provider (e.g., via contact form or email), the user’s information is stored for the purpose of processing the request and in case of follow-up questions.

Comments and Posts

If users leave comments on the blog or other posts, their IP addresses are stored. This is done for the security of the provider in case someone writes illegal content in comments and posts (insults, prohibited political propaganda, etc.). In this case, the provider can be held liable for the comment or post and is therefore interested in the identity of the author.

Comment Subscriptions

Users can subscribe to follow-up comments. Users will receive a confirmation email to verify that they are the owner of the provided email address. Users can unsubscribe from ongoing comment subscriptions at any time. The confirmation email will provide instructions for this.

With the newsletter, we inform you about us and our offers. If you want to receive the newsletter, we need a valid email address from you, as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the specified email address or that the owner agrees to receive the newsletter. No further data is collected. This data is only used for sending the newsletter and is not passed on to third parties. When you subscribe to the newsletter, we store your IP address and the date of registration. This storage serves solely as evidence in the event that a third party misuses an email address and subscribes to the newsletter without the knowledge of the rightful owner. You can revoke your consent to the storage of data, email address, and their use for sending the newsletter at any time. The revocation can be made via a link in the newsletters themselves, in your profile area, or by notification to the contact options provided above.

Integration of third-party services and content

It may happen that third-party content, such as videos from YouTube, maps from Google Maps, RSS feeds, or graphics from other websites, is integrated within this online offering. This always requires that the providers of this content (hereinafter referred to as “third-party providers”) perceive the IP address of the users. Because without the IP address, they could not send the content to the respective user’s browser. The IP address is therefore necessary for the display of this content. We make every effort to use only content whose respective providers use the IP address solely for the delivery of the content. However, we have no influence in case the third-party providers store the IP address, for example, for statistical purposes. To the extent that we are aware of this, we inform the users about it.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that allow specific information related to the device to be stored on the users’ access device (PC, smartphone, etc.). They serve, on the one hand, to enhance the user-friendliness of websites and thus benefit the users (e.g., by storing login data). On the other hand, they are used to collect statistical data on website usage and enable analysis for the purpose of improving the offering. Users can influence the use of cookies. Most browsers have an option to restrict or completely prevent the storage of cookies. However, it should be noted that without cookies, the use and, in particular, the user convenience of the website may be limited.

Registration function

The data entered within the scope of registration are used for the purpose of using the offering. Users can be informed via email about offer-related or registration-related information, such as changes in the scope of the offering or technical circumstances. The collected data can be seen from the input mask within the scope of registration.

Google Analytics

the factory/GSDH Kreativagentur GmbH uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies,” which are text files placed on users’ computers to help analyze website usage. The information generated by the cookie about the use of this website by the users is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, Google will truncate the IP address of users within member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. IP anonymization is active on this website. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate the use of the website by users, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google. Users can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting their browser software accordingly; however, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. Furthermore, users can prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to their use of the website (including their IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under the following link.

Usage of Facebook Social Plugins

This website uses 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 can be identified by one of the Facebook logos (a white “f” on a blue tile, the words “Like” or “Gefällt mir,” or a thumbs-up sign) or by the “Facebook Social Plugin” label. The list and appearance of Facebook Social Plugins can be viewed here. When a user visits a webpage on this website that contains such a plugin, their browser establishes a direct connection to Facebook’s servers. The content of the plugin is transmitted directly to the user’s browser by Facebook and integrated into the webpage. Therefore, the provider has no influence on the scope of data that Facebook collects using this plugin, and informs users based on its knowledge: By integrating the plugins, Facebook receives information that a user has accessed the corresponding page of this website. If the user is logged into Facebook, Facebook can associate the visit with their Facebook account. If 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, there is still a possibility that Facebook will obtain and store their IP address. According to Facebook, only anonymized IP addresses are stored in Germany. The purpose and scope of data collection, as well as the further processing and use of the data by Facebook, and the users’ rights and privacy settings related to this, can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy. 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 member data stored on Facebook, they must log out of Facebook before visiting this website. Further settings and objections regarding the use of data for advertising purposes are possible within the Facebook profile settings.

Google+ +1 Button

The factory/GSDH Kreativagentur GmbH uses the “+1” button of the social network Google Plus, which is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States (“Google”). The button can be recognized by the “+1” symbol on a white or colored background. When a user visits a webpage on this website that contains such a button, their browser establishes a direct connection to Google’s servers. The content of the “+1” button is transmitted directly to the user’s browser by Google and integrated into the webpage. Therefore, the provider has no influence on the scope of data that Google collects with the button. According to Google, no personal data is collected without clicking the button. Only for logged-in members, such data, including the IP address, is collected and processed. The purpose and scope of data collection, as well as the further processing and use of the data by Google, and the users’ rights and privacy settings related to this, can be found in Google’s privacy policy regarding the “+1” button and the FAQ.

Twitter

This website uses buttons from the Twitter service. These buttons are provided by Twitter Inc., 795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. They can be identified by terms such as “Twitter” or “Follow” combined with a stylized blue bird. With the help of these buttons, it is possible to share a post or page of this website on Twitter or to follow the provider on Twitter. When a user visits a webpage on this website that contains such a button, their browser establishes a direct connection to Twitter’s servers. The content of the Twitter button is transmitted directly to the user’s browser by Twitter.

Jetpack/Wordpress.com-Stats

The factory/GSDH Kreativagentur GmbH uses Jetpack, a tool for statistical analysis of visitor traffic, operated by Automattic, Inc., located at 132 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. Jetpack utilizes tracking technology from Quantcast Inc., located at 201 3rd St, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA 94103-3153, USA. WordPress.com-Stats uses cookies, which are text files stored on your computer, to analyze your website usage. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is stored on a server in the USA. The IP address is anonymized immediately after processing and before being stored. You can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, please note that by doing so, you may not be able to fully utilize all the features of this website. You can also opt out of the collection and use of data by Quantcast for future purposes by setting an opt-out cookie in your browser using the link “Click here to opt-out” at the specified location. If you delete all cookies on your computer, you will need to set the opt-out cookie again.

Google AdSense

The factory/GSDH Kreativagentur GmbH uses Google AdSense, a service for integrating advertisements provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google AdSense uses cookies, which are text files stored on users’ computers, to analyze website usage. Google AdSense also employs web beacons (invisible graphics) for this purpose. Through these web beacons, information such as visitor traffic on the pages of this website can be evaluated. The information generated by cookies and web beacons regarding the use of this website (including the users’ IP address) and the delivery of advertising formats is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. This information may be shared by Google with Google’s contractual partners. However, Google will not merge the IP address with other data stored by the users. Users can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting their browser settings; however, the provider informs users that in this case, they may not be able to fully utilize all the features of this website. By using this website, users consent to the processing of their data by Google in the manner and for the purposes described above.

Revocation, Changes, Corrections, and Updates

Users have the right to request free information about the personal data stored about them. Additionally, users have the right to correct inaccurate data, block or delete their personal data, unless there is a legal obligation to retain such data.

Security

The internet is not a secure platform, and unauthorized third parties can easily modify, abuse, and manipulate data. The factory/GSDH Kreativagentur GmbH takes extensive security measures to protect its own data as well as the data and information provided by users from misuse.

Revocation of Data Processing for Advertising Purposes

The use of your email address, telephone and mobile number, date of birth, interests, and social media profiles requires your consent, which you can revoke at any time. You can submit a request for revocation informally via email to: [email protected].

Right to Information

Upon written request, you can find out whether and which of your personal data we have stored. This will be done in accordance with applicable law and your right to information under § 34 of the Federal Data Protection Act

Update

We reserve the right to update and change our privacy policy as needed. Changes will be published on this page. Therefore, we recommend that you regularly check this page to stay up to date with the latest version of our privacy policy.