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PRIVACY POLICY

The Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Behrendt GmbH takes the protection of user data ("user" or "you") on our website ("website") very seriously, and we commit to protecting the information that users provide to us in connection with the use of our website. Furthermore, we pledge to protect and use your data in accordance with applicable law.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when accessing our digital assets ("services") through your devices.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and make sure you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our services. If you have read and fully understood this policy and do not agree with our practices, you must cease using our digital assets and services. By using our services, you acknowledge the terms of this Privacy Policy and any changes to it.

In this Privacy Policy, you will learn:

  1. How we collect data.

  2. What data we collect.

  3. Why we collect this data.

  4. To whom we disclose the data.

  5. Where the data is stored.

  6. How long the data is retained.

  7. How we protect the data.

  8. How we handle minors.

  9. Updates or changes to the Privacy Policy.

What data do we collect?

Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

  1. Unidentified and non-identifiable information provided during the registration process or collected through the use of our services ("non-personal data"). Non-personal data cannot be used to identify the source. Non-personal data we collect primarily consists of technical and aggregated usage information.

  2. Individually identifiable information, i.e., data by which you can be identified or reasonably identified ("personal data"). Personal data we collect through our services may include information requested from time to time, such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine personal data with non-personal data, as long as they are in combination, we treat them as personal data.

How do we collect data?

Below are the main methods we use to collect data:

  1. We collect data when you use our services. Therefore, when you visit our digital assets and use our services, we may collect, record, and store usage, session, and related information.

  2. We collect data that you provide to us directly, for example, when you contact us through a communication channel (e.g., an email with a comment or feedback).

  3. We may, as described below, collect data from third-party sources.

  4. We collect data you provide when you sign in to our services through a third-party provider like Facebook or Google.

Why do we collect this data?

We may use your data for the following purposes:

  1. To provide and operate our services.

  2. To develop, customize, and improve our services.

  3. To respond to your feedback, inquiries, and requests and offer assistance.

  4. To analyze usage patterns and requests.

  5. For internal, statistical, and research purposes.

  6. To enhance data security and fraud prevention.

  7. To investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies, as well as comply with applicable laws, regulations, or governmental orders.

  8. To send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our services. You can choose whether to continue receiving these marketing emails by clicking on the unsubscribe link in such emails.

To whom do we disclose this data?

We may disclose your data to service providers to operate our services (e.g., data storage through third-party hosting services, technical support, etc.).

We may also disclose your data under the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or take action against illegal activities or misconduct; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights to defend against legal claims; (iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, as well as the safety of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change in control of us or one of our affiliated companies (e.g., through a merger, acquisition, or purchase of substantially all assets); (v) to collect, maintain, and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers) where reasonably necessary for business purposes; (vi) to work collaboratively with third parties to improve your user experience. It should be noted that we may transmit or disclose non-personal data to third parties at our discretion or otherwise use it.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

When you visit or access our services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other technologies and analytical services ("tracking technologies"). These tracking technologies may allow third parties to automatically collect your data to enhance the navigation experience on our digital assets, optimize performance, ensure a tailored user experience, and for security and fraud prevention purposes.

To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.

Through our services and digital assets (including websites and applications using our services), we may provide advertisements that may be tailored to you based on your recent browsing behavior on websites, devices, or browsers.

To provide these ads to you, we may use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including transparent GIFs) and/or HTML5 Local Storage and/or other technologies. We may also employ third parties such as network advertisers (i.e., third parties that display ads based on your website visits) to deliver targeted ads. External providers of advertising networks, advertisers, sponsors, and/or website traffic measurement services may also use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including transparent GIFs) and/or Flash cookies and/or other technologies to measure the effectiveness of their ads and customize advertising content for you. These third-party cookies and other technologies are subject to the specific privacy policy of the respective third party, not this one.

Where do we store the data?

Non-personal Data:

Please note that our businesses, as well as our trusted partners and service providers, are located worldwide. For the purposes explained in this Privacy Policy, we store and process all non-personal data we collect in different jurisdictions.

Category: User-collected personal data

Personal Data:

Personal data may be maintained, processed, and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and other jurisdictions worldwide, as required for the proper provision of our services and/or as legally mandated (as further explained below).

How long is the data retained?

Please note that we retain the data collected for as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill our legal and contractual obligations to you, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We may correct, supplement, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at our discretion at any time.

How do we protect the data?

The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we can offer our services. Your data may be stored on secure servers behind a firewall, and secure HTTPS access is provided to most areas of its services.

Despite the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot guarantee absolute protection and security of the data you upload, publish, or otherwise provide to us or others. Therefore, we encourage you to set secure passwords and refrain from transmitting confidential information that, in your opinion, could cause significant or sustained harm through email or instant messaging, as these are not considered secure communication channels.

How do we handle minors?

Our services are not intended for users who have not reached the legal age of majority. We will not knowingly collect data from children. If you are not of legal age, you should not download or use our services or provide us with information.

We reserve the right to request age verification at any time to verify whether minors are using our services. In the event that we become aware that a minor is using our services, we may deny such users access to our services, block them, and delete all data stored about them. If you have reason to believe that a minor has provided us with data, please contact us as explained below.

We only use your personal data for the purposes defined in the Privacy Policy and only when we believe:

  • The use of your personal data is necessary to fulfill or enter into a contract (e.g., to provide the services themselves or customer support or technical support to you).

  • The use of your personal data is necessary to comply with relevant legal or regulatory obligations.

  • The use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided it is done in a way that is proportionate and respects your data protection rights).

If you are an EU resident, you can:

  • Request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed and access your stored personal data, as well as certain supplementary information.

  • Request the receipt of personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

  • Request the correction of your personal data stored by us.

  • Request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Object to the processing of your personal data by us.

  • Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

Please note, however, that these rights may not be absolute and may be subject to our legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have general questions about the personal data we collect and its use, please contact us as explained below.

In the course of providing the services, we may transfer data internationally to affiliated companies or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions worldwide. By using the services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the EEA.

If you are resident in the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA if we are convinced that an adequate or comparable level of protection for personal data exists. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have adequate contractual agreements with our third parties to ensure that appropriate security measures are taken to minimize the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss, or theft of your personal data and that these third parties at all times act in accordance with applicable laws.

Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act

If you use the services as a resident of California, you may be entitled to request access to and deletion of your data under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

To exercise your rights to access and delete your data, please read below for how to contact us.

Updates or Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy at our discretion from time to time; the version posted on the website is always current (see the "Effective Date" statement). We ask that you regularly review this Privacy Policy for changes. We will publish a notice on our website in case of significant changes. If you continue to use the services after being notified of changes on our website, this constitutes your confirmation and agreement to the changes in the Privacy Policy and your consent to be bound by the terms of these changes.

Contact

If you have general questions about the services or the data we collect about you and how it is used, please contact us at:

Name: Jessica Behrendt Address: Tevesstraße 29, 78176 Blumberg Email Address: jessica.behrendt@wpg-behrendt.de

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