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Last updated: September, 14 2020

Data protection declaration

Introduction and general information

Thank you for your interest in our website. The protection of your personal data is very important to us. In the following you will find information on how we handle your data collected through your use of our website. Your data will be processed in accordance with the legal regulations on data protection.

Authority responsible in terms of data protection law

Cauliflower GmbH & Co. KG
Hongkongstraße 5e
20457 Hamburg
info@cauliflower.ai
+49 40696388610

Contact details of the data protection officer

E-Mail address datenschutzbeauftragter@datenschutzexperte.de
www.datenschutzexperte.de

Definitions of terms

Our data protection declaration should be simple and understandable for everyone. In this data protection declaration, the official terms of the basic data protection regulation (DSGVO) are generally used. The official definitions are explained in Art. 4 DSGVO.

Data processing by visiting our website

When you call up our website, it is technically necessary for data to be transmitted to our web server via your Internet browser. The following data is recorded during an ongoing connection for communication between your internet browser and our web server:

  • date and time of the request
  • name of the requested file
  • page, from which the file was requested
  • Access status
  • Used web browser and used operating system
  • (Complete) IP address of the requesting computer
  • Transmitted data volume

We collect the listed data, to ensure a smooth connection of the website and to enable a comfortable use of our website by the users. In addition, the log file serves to evaluate system security and stability as well as for administrative purposes. The legal basis for the temporary storage of data or log files is Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

Contact form and contacting us by e-mail

If you send us enquiries by contact form or e-mail, your details from the enquiry form or your e-mail, including the first name and surname are stored by us for the purpose of processing the enquiry and in the event of follow-up questions. An e-mail address is required for contact purposes. The provision of your name and telephone number is voluntary. Under no circumstances will we pass on this data without your consent. The legal basis for the processing of the data is our legitimate interest in answering your request in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 letter f DSGVO and, if applicable, Art. 6 Para. 1 letter b DSGVO, if your request is aimed at the conclusion of a contract. Your data will be deleted after the final processing of your enquiry, provided that there are no legal storage obligations to the contrary. In the case of Art. 6 para. 1 letter f DSGVO, you can object to the processing of your personal data at any time.

Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called cookies. These are text files which are stored on your computer and which enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. We only use Google Analytics with activated IP anonymisation. This means that the IP address of the user is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other states which are party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, which means that it is not possible to relate the user to a specific person. Google Inc. with its registered office in the USA is certified for the US-European data protection agreement "Privacy Shield", which guarantees compliance with the data protection level applicable in the EU.

In so far as you have given your consent to this in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. a DSGVO, processing on this website takes place for the purpose of website analysis.

On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on the website activities and to provide further services to the website operator in connection with the use of the website and the internet. The IP address transmitted by your browser within the framework of Google Analytics is not combined with other data from Google. The terms of use of Google Analytics and information on data protection can be accessed via the following links: http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/de.html and https://www.google.de/intl/de/policies/. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) to Google and the processing of this data by Google by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at the URL https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de. A click on the following link prevents the collection by Google Analytics by setting an opt-out cookie: Deactivation of Google Analytics
Information on the handling of user data at Google Analytics can be found in Google's data protection declaration

Cookies

Our website uses cookies that are stored by the browser on your device and that contain certain settings for using the website (e.g. for the current session). Cookies serve to make our website more user-friendly, effective and safer. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser. Most of the cookies we use are so-called session cookies, which are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Other cookies remain stored on your end device until you delete them or the storage period expires. These cookies enable us to recognise your browser the next time you visit us.

Partially, the cookies serve to simplify website processes by saving settings (e.g. the provision of previously selected options). Insofar as personal data is also processed by individual cookies implemented by us, the processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 letter b DSGVO either for the execution of the contract or in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 letter f DSGVO to safeguard our legitimate interests in the best possible functionality of the website and a customer-friendly and effective design of the site visit. You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or in general and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. The cookie settings can be managed for the respective browser under the following links.

You can also manage the cookies of many companies and functions individually, which are used for advertising. To do this, use the appropriate user tools, available at Browser Check by About Ads or Change your Online Ad Choices Most browsers also offer a so-called "do-not-track function", which allows you to indicate that you do not wish to be "tracked" by websites. When this feature is enabled, the browser tells ad networks, websites and applications that you do not want to be tracked for behavioural advertising and the like. For information and instructions on how to edit this feature, depending on your browser's provider, please follow the links below:

In addition you can prevent the loading of so-called scripts by default. NoScript allows the execution of JavaScript, Java and other plug-ins only at trusted domains of your choice. Information and instructions on how to edit this function can be obtained from the provider of your browser (e.g. for Mozilla Firefox at : https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/noscript/). Please note that if you deactivate cookies, the functionality of this website may be limited.

Data transfer and recipient

No transfer of your personal data to third parties will take place, except for

  • if we have explicitly pointed this out in the description of the respective data processing.
  • if you have given your express consent in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 S. 1 lit. a DSGVO,
  • the transfer in accordance with Art. 6 Paragraph 1 S. 1 lit. f DSGVO is necessary for the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding interest worthy of protection in not disclosing your data,
  • in the event that the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 lit. c DSGVO and in so far as this is necessary for the processing of contractual relationships with you in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 S. 1 lit. b DSGVO.

We also use external service providers for the processing of our services, who we have carefully selected and commissioned in writing. They are bound by our instructions and are regularly checked by us. With whom we have, if necessary, concluded contract processing agreements in accordance with Art. 28 DSGVO. These are service providers for web hosting, the sending of e-mails and the maintenance and servicing of our IT systems etc. The service providers will not pass on this data to third parties.

Data security

We will take appropriate technical and organisational measures in accordance with Art. 32 DSGVO, taking into account the state of the art, the implementation costs and the nature, scope, circumstances and purposes of the processing, as well as the varying probability of occurrence and severity of the risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, in order to ensure a level of protection appropriate to the risk. For reasons of security and to protect the transmission of confidential content, this website uses SSL encryption.

Duration of storage of personal data

The duration of the storage of personal data is determined by the relevant statutory storage periods (e.g. from commercial law and tax law). After expiry of the respective period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted. If data is required for the fulfilment or initiation of a contract, or if we have a legitimate interest in its further storage, the data will be deleted if it is no longer required for these purposes or if you exercise your right of revocation or objection.

Your rights

Below you will find information on the rights of data subjects which the applicable data protection law grants you vis-à-vis the person responsible for processing your personal data:

The right to request information on your personal data processed by us in accordance with Art. 15 DSGVO.

The right to demand the deletion of your personal data stored by us in accordance with Art. 17 DSGVO, insofar as processing is not necessary to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information, to fulfil a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

The right to demand, in accordance with Art. 18 DSGVO, the restriction of the processing of your personal data, insofar as the accuracy of the data is disputed by you, the processing is unlawful, but you wish to have it deleted If you would like to exercise your right of revocation or objection, an e-mail info@cauliflower.ai.

External links

Social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Xing etc.) are only included on our website as links to the corresponding services. After clicking on the integrated text/image link, you will be redirected to the page of the respective provider. Only after this redirection will user information be transferred to the respective provider. For information on how your personal data is handled when using these websites, please refer to the respective data protection regulations of the providers you use.

Retention of right to change

We reserve the right to adapt or update this data protection declaration if necessary in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations. In this way, we can adapt it to current legal requirements and take into account changes in our services, e.g. when introducing new services. The most recent version applies to your visit.

This data protection declaration was drawn up by www.datenschutzexperte.de

>Stand of this data protection declaration: 14.09.2020