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1. An overview of data protection<\/span><\/h2>


General information<\/span><\/h3>

The following information provides you with a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. The term \u201epersonal data\u201c includes all data that can be used to identify you personally. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy, which can be found after this text.<\/span><\/p>


Data collection on this website<\/span><\/h3>


Who is the responsible party for data collection on this website (i.e. the \u201eresponsible party\u201c)?<\/span><\/h4>

The data on this website are processed by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the \u201eInformation about the controller (as defined by the GDPR)\u201c section of this privacy policy.<\/span><\/p>


How do we collect your data?<\/span><\/h4>

We collect your data because you provide it to us. This can, for example, be information that you enter into our contact form.<\/span><\/p>

Further data is automatically collected by our IT systems during your visit to the website, or with your consent. This data mainly includes technical information (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time of access). This information is automatically logged when you access this website.<\/span><\/p>


For what purposes do we use your data?<\/span><\/h4>

Part of the information is generated to ensure the smooth operation of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your usage behavior. If contracts for the website can be concluded or initiated, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other inquiries.<\/span><\/p>


What rights do you have regarding your data?<\/span><\/h4>

You have the right at any time to obtain information free of charge about the origin, recipients and purposes of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the rectification or deletion of your data. If you have consented to the data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time; this will affect all future data processing. In addition, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.<\/span><\/p>

Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have any questions about this or any other data protection-related topics.<\/span><\/p>


Analysis tools and third-party tools<\/span><\/h4>

It is possible that your browsing behavior when visiting this website will be statistically analyzed. Such analyses are mainly carried out using so-called analysis programs.<\/span><\/p>

For detailed information about these analysis programs, please consult our privacy policy below.<\/span><\/p>


2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)<\/span><\/h2>

We host the content of our website with the following provider:<\/span><\/p>


Raid boxes<\/span><\/h4>

The provider is Raidboxes GmbH, Hafenstr. 32, 48153 M\u00fcnster, Germany (hereinafter: Raidboxes). With every visit to our website, Raidboxes stores various log files, including your IP address.<\/span><\/p>

For more information, we refer you to the privacy policy of Raidboxes:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/raidboxes.io\/legal\/privacy\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

We use Raidboxes based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in making our website display as reliable as possible. If you have been asked for your consent, the processing will take place exclusively based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and \u00a7 25(1) TDDDG, if the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user\u2019s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.<\/span><\/p>


Data processing<\/span><\/h4>

We have concluded an order processing agreement (AVV) for the use of the aforementioned service. This agreement is required by data protection law and guarantees that the personal data of our website visitors will be processed exclusively in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.<\/span><\/p>


Cloudflare<\/span><\/h4>

We use the \u201eCloudflare\u201c service from Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (hereinafter referred to as \u201eCloudflare\u201c).<\/span><\/p>

Cloudflare offers a Content Delivery Network (CDN) with globally available DNS. This technically routes the data exchange between your browser and our website through the Cloudflare network. This allows Cloudflare to analyze data transactions between your browser and our website and to act as a filter between our servers and potentially malicious traffic from the internet. In this context, Cloudflare may also use cookies or other technologies to recognize internet users, but these are used solely for the purpose described here.<\/span><\/p>

The use of Cloudflare is based on our legitimate interest in providing our web offerings in the most error-free and secure manner (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).<\/span><\/p>

Data transmission to the USA is carried out in accordance with the standard contractual clauses (SCCs) of the European Commission. Details and further information about security and data protection at Cloudflare can be found here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/privacypolicy\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

The company is certified in accordance with the \u201eEU-US Data Protection Framework\u201c (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the USA. Any company certified under the DPF is required to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider via the following link:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.dataprivacyframework.gov\/participant\/5666<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.<\/span><\/span><\/p>


Data processing<\/span><\/h4>

We have concluded an order processing agreement (AVV) for the use of the aforementioned service. This agreement is required by data protection law and guarantees that the personal data of our website visitors will be processed exclusively in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.<\/span><\/p>


3. General and mandatory information<\/span><\/h2>


Data protection<\/span><\/h4>

The operators of this website and its pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Therefore, we treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.<\/span><\/p>

When using this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can identify you personally. This privacy policy explains which data we collect and for what purposes we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose the data is collected.<\/span><\/p>

We hereby point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. via email) can involve security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to completely protect data from access by third parties.<\/span><\/p>


Information about the responsible party (referred to in the GDPR as the \u201econtroller\u201c)<\/span><\/h3>

The person responsible for data processing on this website is:<\/span><\/p>

Smake IT GmbH<\/span><\/strong>
Erinstr. 28<\/span><\/strong>
44575 Castrop-Rauxel<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Phone: +49 2305 980354<\/span><\/strong>
Email: info@smake.com<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides about the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, etc.).<\/span><\/p>


Storage duration<\/span><\/h4>

Unless a more specific retention period is specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will be stored by us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you submit a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to the processing of data, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods). In this case, the deletion will take place as soon as these reasons cease to apply.<\/span><\/p>


General information about the legal basis for data processing on this website<\/span><\/h4>

If you have consented to the data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR, provided that special categories of personal data are processed in accordance with Art. 9(1)(a) GDPR. When you explicitly consent to the transmission of personal data to third countries, the data processing also takes place on the basis of Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your end device (e.g., through device fingerprinting), the data processing also takes place on the basis of \u00a7 25(1) TDDG. You can revoke your consent at any time. If your data is required for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. To the extent that your data is required to fulfill a legal obligation, we process it based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing can also take place on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Information on the respective legal basis can be found in the following sections of this privacy policy.<\/span><\/p>


Designation of a Data Protection Officer<\/span><\/h4>

We have appointed a data protection officer.<\/span><\/p>

DIGIT@\u00ae LAW Attorneys<\/span>
Attorney Nicole Hencinski<\/span>
Mittelstra\u00dfe 12-14<\/span>
D-50672 Cologne<\/span><\/p>

Phone: +49 (0)221 17738790<\/span>
Email: kanzlei@digita-law.de<\/span><\/p>


Recipients of personal data<\/span><\/h4>

As part of our business activities, we cooperate with various external partners. In some cases, the transmission of personal data to these external partners is required. We only share personal data with external partners when it is necessary for contract performance, we are legally obliged to do so (e.g., disclosure to financial authorities), we have a legitimate interest in the transmission in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or another legal basis allows the transmission of this data. When engaging contract processors, we only share personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid contract for contract processing. In the case of joint contract processing, a corresponding contract is concluded.<\/span><\/p>


Revocation of your consent to data processing<\/span><\/h4>

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke an already given consent at any time. This does not affect the legality of the data processing before your revocation.<\/span><\/p>


Right of objection to data collection in special cases; right of objection to direct advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)<\/span><\/h4>

If your data is processed based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR, you have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. To determine the legal basis for the respective data processing, please consult this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data; unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing of your data that override your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the purpose of the processing is the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims (objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) of the GDPR).<\/span><\/p>

If your personal data is processed for the purpose of direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for this purpose. This also applies to profiling, insofar as it is related to direct marketing. In the event of your objection, your personal data will no longer be used for direct marketing (objection in accordance with Art. 21(2) GDPR).<\/span><\/p>


Right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority<\/span><\/h4>

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State where they have their habitual residence, their place of work, or the place where the alleged violation occurred. This right to complain exists independently of any other administrative or judicial remedies available.<\/span><\/p>


Right to data portability<\/span><\/h4>

You have the right to have the data that we process automatically based on your consent or to fulfill a contract sent to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done if it is technically possible.<\/span><\/p>


Information about, correction of, and deletion of data<\/span><\/h4>

Under applicable legal regulations, you have the right to request information at any time about your stored personal data, their origin and recipients, as well as the purpose of data processing. You may also have the right to have your data corrected or deleted, if applicable. If you have any questions about this or other matters related to data protection, you can contact us at any time.<\/span><\/p>


Right to restrict processing<\/span><\/h4>

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. To do this, you can contact us at any time. The right to restrict the processing applies in the following cases:<\/span><\/p>