Privacy policy

Purpose and subject of this privacy policy

We operate this website to provide information about Mediaworker GmbH ("Mediaworker" or "we"). When you visit our website, information about you and the hardware you are using may be and the hardware you are using may be collected, stored and used for various purposes.

Through this Privacy Statement ("DSE"), we want you to have a complete and accurate picture of how we handle your personal information and what rights you have in this regard. This DSE informs you comprehensively about the cases in which we process your data and how we do so, the purposes we want to achieve through this and the legal basis on which this is done in each case.

We follow the guiding principle that we place a particularly high value on your rights and our obligations when handling your data. Any processing is therefore carried out in a secure and limited to the required limited to the necessary extent, responsibly and with great care in accordance with the statutory provisions.

1. Details of the data controller and the data protection officer

We would like to live up to your trust. If you have any questions, suggestions or complaints regarding our handling of your data in general and this DSE in particular, please do not hesitate to contact us.

1.1 Entity responsible for the processing

Responsible for the processing of personal data is Mediaworker GmbH, Stockholmer Platz 1, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany. For general questions regarding data protection, we can be reached by mail at the address provided, by e-mail to contact@mediaworker.com. Please send deletion requests (according to 6.3) to us via https://mediaworker.com/ or by e-mail to contact@mediaworker.com.

2. General information about the data we process and their origin

In this section, we provide information about how we obtain your information.

2.1 Lawfulness of processing

Already when collecting your data, we first ensure that the processing is carried out in a permissible manner that is transparent for you and in an appropriate manner. When assessing whether permission has been granted and how the processing is to be in detail, we closely follow the requirements of the law applicable to us, in particular the provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("DSGVO"), the Federal Data Protection Act of the Federal Republic of Germany and the other legal provisions that regulate the handling of personal data.

2.2 Data collected automatically by us

When using this website, system and user-related data is collected automatically and without further intervention. For example, general specifications of your Internet browser (e.g. the type and version of the browser), the time of the page request and the IP address assigned to it (an individual identifier that was assigned to your Internet connection at that time) as well as system settings (e.g. the selected screen resolution and the version of the operating system). of the operating system) are collected and logged in server logs. An assignment to a specific Internet user beyond this does not take place in principle.

Such processing is carried out to protect our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) DSGVO) in the secure and smooth operation of our websites and their optimization.

3. Specific information on the purpose and scope of processing

In this section, we comprehensively set out the specific cases in which we process your data.

In principle, processing takes place on the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany and directly by Mediaworker. If, in individual cases, we have personal data processed by another entity, such as an affiliated or a service provider and, if applicable, in a third country (a country outside the European Union or the European Economic Area), this is always done within the legally permissible framework and on the basis of a contract with the respective third party. and on the basis of a contract with the respective third party, which ensures compliance with the legal data protection requirements.

3.1 Visiting our website without registration

Our Internet pages can be used anonymously for information about Mediaworker GmbH.

When using our Internet pages, server logs are created and selected connection and usage actions are logged therein. For example, in order to detect and prevent cyber attacks and manipulation attempts, as well as for statistical For example, in order to detect and prevent cyber attacks and manipulation attempts, as well as for statistical reasons and to improve our Internet pages, the time of the page call and the IP address assigned to your connection are collected in addition to the pages called up. If necessary, we may also collect comparable technical information such as the MAC address (the network address of the network adapter used) or similar identification features.

Through this processing, we protect our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) DSGVO) in the secure and smooth operation of our websites and their optimization.

3.2 Communication with Mediaworker

We will be happy to contact you with general questions about Mediaworker and this website, and we will also be happy to answer questions about this DSE and about data protection at Mediaworker. For this purpose, we offer various contact options available. Certain personal data is also processed when using such a channel.

Through the processing associated with the respective contact, we protect our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) DSGVO) in the exchange with you. Insofar as a message is directed towards the conclusion of a contract between us and the inquiring person or to clarify contractual issues, the processing may also serve the initiation, execution or termination of a corresponding contract (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b) DSGVO). In individual cases, the Finally, in individual cases, the processing may be necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which we are subject (Art. 6 (1) (c) DSGVO).

3.2.1 Contact by e-mail

By sending an e-mail to us, we receive the e-mail and IP address of the sender and the content of the message.

3.2.2 Contact by fax

If we are contacted by fax, we will receive the sender's fax number in addition to the content of the message in question.

3.2.3 Contact by mail

Contact by mail is of course also possible. In this case, we receive the address provided by the sender in addition to the content of the message.

3.3 Reach analysis, tracking and analytics

We have no interest in monitoring the external surfing behavior of our site visitors and do not track how you continue to navigate the web after accessing these web pages.

On the other hand, we have a legitimate interest in the optimization, further development and needs-based design of our Internet pages. This includes information on how these web pages are used and via which external pages users have found their way to us. users have found their way to us. In order to identify errors and improve our Internet pages, we would also like to know which pages are visited how often, how long it takes for a page to be displayed in the browser and how much time is spent on the page in question. how much time is spent on the page in question.

As a rule, the corresponding information is aggregated. This means that we obtain aggregated findings from initially individual information, which in most cases we can no longer trace back to individual users. Insofar as such aggregation does not take place, your data is usually processed in pseudonymized form.

Through this processing, we protect our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) DSGVO) in the optimization and smooth operation of our websites.

3.4 IT security measures

It is a particularly important concern for us to be able to guarantee the security of our Internet pages at all times. To this end, we use technical measures such as common hardware and software solutions to monitor the security status of our systems, which, for example, detect and ward off cyber attacks such as DDoS attacks, malware or unauthorized login attempts and other manipulation attempts. In addition to the use of such measures, server and system logs are also reviewed.

The implementation of our IT security measures serves to protect our legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) f) DSGVO) in the availability of our services as well as the security of our websites and the effectiveness of the associated protective measures.

3.5 Processing for statistical purposes

In the context of statistical evaluations, we record data such as the operating system and its version, the browser and its version, IP address and other relevant system data in some areas of our website. We use this information for for statistical evaluations, in particular for the purpose of better adapting our Internet pages to the needs of our site visitors. If possible, the data is anonymized and aggregated. If this is not possible, the data is pseudonymized. This information is not passed on to third parties.

By processing for statistical purposes, we safeguard our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) DSGVO) in optimizing our services.

3.6 Weighing of interests

Insofar as we process personal data on the legal basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO and thus to protect our legitimate interests, we first establish our interest in the processing in question. This We then compare this interest with the expected interests of the data subjects. In doing so, we take into account in particular the intended purpose, the type of data processed and the associated risks for the rights and freedoms of the data subjects. persons. We also check whether the technical and organizational measures we have taken are sufficient to maintain the required level of protection. Only if all of this is the case and the data in question are also limited to the necessary scope we carry out processing on this basis.

4. Disclosure and transmission of personal data

In principle, your data will only be processed by us, within the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany and always for the purposes set out in this DSE. This section provides information on whether and why, in certain cases, personal data is passed on or or a transfer of personal data takes place.

4.1 Internal and external recipients of data

As a rule, your data will be passed on within the company to the department responsible for the respective processing, which in turn will only be carried out there by the employee or employees responsible. Our employees are trained in the area of data protection, They are bound to confidentiality and data secrecy and are instructed by internal company guidelines and directives to always handle your data in accordance with the statutory provisions and this DSE.

In certain cases, it may also be necessary to pass on your data to a third party for technical, legal or business reasons.

Furthermore, carefully selected external service providers make their data centers available to us.

If we are legally obligated to do so, we will also disclose data to the competent authorities to the extent necessary. If we engage external consultants, in particular lawyers, for the defense or assertion of legal claims, we may also transfer the necessary data to these recipients.

Any transfer shall equally be made exclusively for the purposes set out in this DSE and in strict compliance with the legal requirements such as, in particular, the conclusion of an agreement on the processing of data on behalf in accordance with Art. 28 para. 3 p. 1 DSGVO.

5. Duration of storage

In this section we set out the period for which the personal data we collect is stored.

We do not store personal data for no reason. Essentially, the storage period is determined by the purpose underlying the respective processing and the associated necessity. We thus store personal data only, as long as the data is needed to achieve the defined purpose.

First, we always check the minimum storage period specifically required for the purposes specified in this DSE. If storage is only necessary for a short time for technical reasons (for example, for the duration of a current session), the data in question is data is generally only stored for the duration of the usage process and for a maximum of 30 days.

Finally, we check whether there are any statutory retention periods, such as those arising in particular from tax law (Section 147 (3) AO) or commercial law (Section 257 (4) HGB), which provide for storage of the documents mentioned there for six to 10 years, for example.

As soon as the relevant processing purpose ceases to apply or data is no longer required to achieve this purpose and there are no further statutory retention obligations to the contrary, we delete the data concerned.

6. Your rights

In this section, we provide information on what rights data subjects have with regard to the processing of their data.

6.1 Right to information

You have the right to request confirmation from us as to whether we are processing your data. If this is the case, you also have the right to receive from us comprehensive information about this, a basic free copy of these data as well as further information.

6.2 Right to correction

If the data concerning your person is incorrect or, as the case may be, incomplete, you are entitled to request us to correct or complete this data.

6.3 Right to deletion

In principle, you have the right to demand that we delete your data immediately. However, such deletion may be precluded by compelling legal reasons such as, in particular, statutory retention obligations. In individual cases it may also be that we need your data to assert, exercise or defend legal claims. In these cases, however, we will process the data relating to you strictly for the intended purpose and delete it immediately as soon as the relevant reasons for storage no longer apply. reasons for storage cease to apply. Otherwise, we will inform you about corresponding obstacles.

6.4 Right to restriction of processing

As an alternative to deleting your data, you are generally entitled to demand that we restrict the processing of the data in question. If you exercise this right, we may in principle only store your data covered by this. Any further processing may then only be carried out with your consent or for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person.

6.5 Right of objection

You have the right to object to the processing of your data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation, provided that we carry out the processing in question in accordance with Art. 6 (1) f) DSGVO to protect our legitimate interests. carry out. If you have such a right of objection and exercise it against us, we will no longer process your data covered by this.

Your right to object may only exceptionally not be exercised if we demonstrate a compelling legitimate ground for processing which overrides your interests, rights and freedoms, or if the processing serves the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims. or defense of legal claims. On the other hand, this exception does not apply if you object to the processing of your data for the purpose of direct marketing and any associated profiling. You may object to processing for these purposes object at any time.

6.6 Revocation of consents

If we process your data on the basis of consent given by you, you may revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. We will immediately cease the processing in question from the receipt of your revocation and until you give a new consent without delay.

6.7 Right to data portability

If we process your data on the basis of consent given by you or for the purpose of establishing, implementing or terminating a contract with you, you can demand that we hand over the data you have actively provided to us. actively. The surrender will be made in a structured, common and machine-readable format. Should you wish to do so in such a case and insofar as this is technically feasible, you may also request us to transfer this data to another responsible party.

6.8 Right of appeal

You have the right to complain to a competent supervisory authority if you believe that any processing of your data by us violates the law.

7. Notes on data security

In our handling of personal data, we have taken appropriate technical and organizational measures in each case to ensure the security of the data and thus minimize the risks to the rights and freedoms of the data subjects. minimized. This includes limiting the collection and storage of personal data to the minimum necessary and encrypting it where possible. Finally, all employees are bound to data secrecy and confidentiality and are trained and instructed accordingly. trained and instructed accordingly.

8. Version and changes of this privacy policy

This DSE is available in the version dated 01.06.2022. We reserve the right to adapt its content if this should become necessary to correct errors, improve comprehensibility, supplement information or for legal reasons. should become necessary. In the event of such an adjustment, we will always uphold the principles and policies outlined in this DSE and maintain the protection of your personal data.

Mediaworker GmbH
Stockholmer Platz 1
70173 Stuttgart
Germany
Privacy Policy
Managing Director: Matthias Emmert
Registration number: HRB 747776
Registry court: Amtsgericht Stuttgart
VAT ID No.: DE293254310