Privacy Policy
The protection of your personal data is very important to us. For this reason, we strictly adhere to the legal provisions governing the admissibility of handling personal data and have taken appropriate precautions in both the technical and organizational areas. The following statement gives you an overview of how we guarantee this protection and what type of data we collect and for what purpose.
I. Name and address of the person responsible
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states as well as other data protection regulations is, from 1 May 2024, the:
STYLINK Social Media GmbH
Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 181-183
D-48153 Münster
info@stylink.de
II. Data Protection Officer
You can reach our data protection officer from 01.05.2024 at
STYLINK Social Media GmbH
Data Protection Officer
Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 181-183
D-48153 Münster
privacy@stylink.de
III. General information on data processing
Legal basis for the processing of personal data Insofar as we obtain the consent of the data subject for the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis for the processing of personal data. When processing personal data that is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. Insofar as the processing of personal data is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR serves as the legal basis. In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d GDPR serves as the legal basis. If the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party and if the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the first-mentioned interest, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing. Data erasure and storage duration The personal data of the data subject will be erased or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Data may also be stored if this has been provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the controller is subject. The data will also be blocked or erased if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned standards expires, unless there is a need for further storage of the data for the conclusion or fulfilment of a contract.
IV. Making the website and our app available
Beschreibung und Umfang der Datenverarbeitung
Each time our website and our native applications (iOS and Android) are accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer. The following data is collected:
(1) Information about the type of device and browser and the version used
(2) The user's operating system
(3) The user's internet service provider
(4) The IP address of the user
(5) Date and time of access
(6) Websites from which the user's system accesses our website
(7) Websites that are accessed by the user's system via our website
The data is also stored in the log files of our system. This does not affect the user's IP addresses or other data that allows the data to be assigned to a user. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the temporary storage of data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Purpose of data processing
Temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website or web content to the user's computer. For this purpose, the user's IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in data processing in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Duration of storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of the collection of data for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session has ended.
Possibility of objection and removal
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, the user has no option to object.
V. Use of cookies and similar technologies
Beschreibung und Umfang der Datenverarbeitung
When you use our Services, we and selected third parties may use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better, faster and safer user experience or to show you personalized advertising. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you use our services.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the use of cookies is - depending on the type of cookie - Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a or b GDPR.
Purpose of data processing
Our cookies and similar technologies have different functions:
They may be technically necessary for the provision of our services.
They help us to technically optimise our services (e.g. monitoring of error messages and loading times).
They help us to analyse the usage habits of users in order to continuously improve our products.
They help us to improve your user experience (e.g. saving the font size and form data entered).
Duration of storage
The cookies are deleted as soon as they are no longer required for the purpose for which they were collected or your consent is revoked.
Possibility of objection and removal
Insofar as cookies and similar technologies are used to provide the website and/or our app and the storage of data in log files is absolutely necessary for the operation of the website, there is no possibility of objection. If the use is based on your consent, you can revoke it at any time.
VI. Contact form and e-mail contact
Description and scope of data processing
There is a contact form on our website that can be used to contact us electronically. If a user makes use of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and stored. These data are :
(1) Name
(2) e-mail address
(3) Telephone number
(4) Appointment request
Alternatively, it is possible to contact us via the e-mail address provided. In this case, the user's personal data transmitted with the e-mail will be stored. In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in the course of contacting us is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
Purpose of data processing
The processing of the personal data from the input mask serves us solely to process the contact. The other personal data processed during the sending process via the contact form is used to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of our information technology systems.
Duration of storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. For the personal data from the input screen of the contact form and those sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified. If statutory provisions stipulate retention obligations (e.g. six years for commercial letters received, Section 257 (4) of the German Commercial Code (HGB)), deletion takes place after the corresponding period has expired.
Possibility of objection and removal
If the user contacts us by e-mail or via the contact form, they can revoke their consent to the storage and other processing of their personal data at any time.
All personal data stored in the course of contacting us will be deleted in this case, provided that statutory retention obligations do not prevent deletion.
VII. Data provided by you during registration and when concluding legal transactions
Description and scope of data processing
When you register for the first time and create an account, we will ask you to provide personal data. You will be informed which information you must provide for these offers and which data you can provide voluntarily.
In particular, the following data may be collected:Name, address, bank details, password, date of birth, gender, e-mail address, declarations of consent, information on legal transactions.
As part of the data agreement, we will also pass on your personal data to third parties - but only if and insofar as this is necessary for the respective contract processing.
Legal basis for data processing
If the data collection is aimed at the conclusion of a contract, the legal basis for the processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. In addition, data is processed on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).
Purpose of data processing
Data processing is carried out for the purpose of enabling you to utilise the respective offers and functions. If you provide further data voluntarily, we will use it to customise our services.
Duration of storage
The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. This is regularly the case when the service you have used (e.g. briefing, contract fulfilment, newsletter order, creation of a personal user profile) is completed.
If statutory provisions stipulate retention obligations (e.g. six years for commercial letters received, Section 257 (4) HGB), deletion takes place after the corresponding period has expired.
Possibility of objection and removal
A cancellation option exists insofar as the data provided by you during registration and when concluding legal transactions was provided voluntarily in addition to the mandatory information.
VIII. Data processing for advertising purposes without consent
Description and scope of data processing
If you have created an account with us, we will manage you as an existing customer using the data collected for this purpose. In this case, we will also process your postal contact details (name and address) without your specific consent in order to send you information about new products and services. We also process your e-mail address to send you information about our own similar goods or services, unless you have given your specific consent. We use any additional voluntary information you provide to select and design any advertising to suit the target group.
Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of the data is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
Purpose of data processing
Data processing is carried out for the purpose of advertising our own similar goods or services.
Duration of storage
The duration of storage depends on the main purpose of the collection (Section VIII.4.)
5. Possibility of objection and removal
You can object to the use of your data for advertising purposes at any time.
IX. Rights of the data subjects
If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:
Right to information
You can request confirmation from the controller as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed by us. If such processing is taking place, you can request the following information from the controller:
(1) the purposes for which the personal data are processed;
(2) the categories of personal data that are processed;
(3) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you have been or will be disclosed;
(4) the planned duration of the storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information on this is not possible, criteria for determining the storage period
(5) the existence of a right to rectification or erasure of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller or a right to object to such processing
(6) the existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
(7) all available information about the origin of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject
(8) the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Art. 22 (1) and (4) GDPR and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject. You have the right to request information as to whether the personal data concerning you is transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. In this context, you may request to be informed of the appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR in connection with the transfer.
Right to rectification
You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the controller if the processed personal data concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The controller must make the correction without delay.
Right to restriction of processing
Under the following conditions, you can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data:
(1) if you contest the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data
(2) the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of the personal data and request the restriction of their use instead
(3) the controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but you require them for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; or
(4) if you have objected to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and it is not yet certain whether the legitimate reasons of the controller outweigh your reasons.
If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data - apart from its storage - may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the Union or of a Member State. If the restriction of processing has been restricted in accordance with the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.
Right to cancellation
a) Obligation to erase
You have the right to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning you without undue delay and the controller shall have the obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies:
(1) The personal data concerning you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
(2) You revoke your consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
(3) You object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or you object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) GDPR.
(4) The personal data concerning you has been processed unlawfully.
(5) The deletion of personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
(6) The personal data concerning you were collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Art. 8 para. 1 GDPR.
b) Information to third parties
If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to delete it in accordance with Art. 17 (1) GDPR, he shall take appropriate measures, including technical ones, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to inform data controllers who process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested that they delete all links to these personal data or copies or replications of these personal data.
c) Exceptions
The right to erasure does not exist if the processing is necessary
(1) to exercise the right to freedom of expression and information;
(2) to fulfil a legal obligation which requires processing under Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, or to perform a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller;
(3) for reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Art. 9 (2)(h) and (i) and Art. 9 (3) GDPR;
(4) for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 (1) GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in section a) is likely to make the achievement of the objectives of this processing impossible or seriously compromises it, or
(5) to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
Right to information
If you have asserted your right to rectification, erasure or restriction of processing vis-à-vis the responsible party, this party is obliged to inform all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you was disclosed of said rectification, erasure or restriction of processing, unless doing so should prove impossible or involve disproportionate expenditure. You have the right to be informed by the responsible party of these recipients.
right to data portability
You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have made available to the controller in a structured, common and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transmit this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was made available, provided that
(1) the processing is based on consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2) (a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR and
(2) the processing is carried out by automated means.
In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible. This must not affect the freedoms and rights of other persons. The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
right of objection
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you which is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (e) or (f) GDPR, for reasons related to your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you unless he can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims. If the personal data concerning you is processed in order to conduct direct advertising, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purposes of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct advertising. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes. In connection with the use of information society services, you have the option of exercising your right of objection by means of automated procedures that use technical specifications, regardless of Directive 2002/58/EC.
Right to revoke the declaration of consent under data protection law
You have the right to revoke your consent to data protection at any time. The revocation of the consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.
Automated decision in individual cases including profiling
You have the right not to be subjected to a decision based solely on automated processing – including profiling – that produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. This does not apply if the decision
is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller,
(2) is permitted by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject, and this law contains appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, or
(3) with your express consent.
However, these decisions must not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9 (1) GDPR, unless Art. 9 (2)(a) or (g) applies and appropriate measures to protect your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests have been taken. With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the controller shall take appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express your point of view and to contest the decision.
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the GDPR. The supervisory authority to which the complaint was submitted shall inform the complainant of the status and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy under Art. 78 GDPR.
Status: May 2024
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