Privacy Policy – Protecting Your Personal Data

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any information that can identify you personally. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our privacy policy provided below.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

‍The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section "Notice to the Responsible Entity" in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?

Some of your data is collected when you provide it to us, such as when you enter data in a contact form.
Other data is automatically or with your consent collected by our IT systems when you visit the website. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of the page view). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter the website.

What do we use your data for?

Some of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other service requests.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to request information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent for data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time in the future. Furthermore, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Additionally, you have the right to file a complaint with the responsible supervisory authority. You can contact us at any time for this and other questions related to data protection.

Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools

When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is mainly done using analysis programs. Detailed information about these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following providers:

IONOS

The provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur (hereinafter referred to as IONOS). When you visit our website, IONOS collects various log files including your IP addresses. Details can be found in IONOS's privacy policy:
https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy.

The use of IONOS is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the reliable presentation of our website. If consent was requested, the processing takes place exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 Para. 1 TDDDG, to the extent that the consent involves the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of TDDDG. The consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Data Processing Agreement

We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract required by data protection law, ensuring that the service processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Webflow

The provider is Webflow, Inc., 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA (hereinafter referred to as Webflow). When you visit our website, Webflow collects various log files including your IP addresses.

Webflow is a tool for building and hosting websites. Webflow stores cookies or other recognition technologies required for displaying the page, providing specific website functions, and ensuring security (necessary cookies).
Details can be found in Webflow's privacy policy:
https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy.

The use of Webflow is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring the reliable presentation of our website. If consent was requested, the processing takes place exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 Para. 1 TDDDG, to the extent that the consent involves the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of TDDDG. The consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.
More details can be found here:
https://webflow.com/legal/eu-privacy-policy.
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The company holds certification under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the USA. Each company certified under the DPF agrees to adhere to these data protection standards.
Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link:
https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/6365.

Data Processing

We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for the use of the aforementioned service. This is a contract required by data protection law, ensuring that the service processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

General Information and Mandatory Information

Data Protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use 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 how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this occurs.

Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., communication via email) may have security gaps. A complete protection of the data against access by third parties is not possible.

Notice to the Responsible Entity

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:
Betül Kilic
Conference Interpreter and Translator (M.A.)
Sworn in by the Regional Court of Ingolstadt
Gustav-Philipp-Str. 24
86633 Neuburg a. d. Donau
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Phone: 0176 32005924
Email: info@bk-simultan.com

The entity responsible is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

Data Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage duration is mentioned in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases to apply. If you make a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to processing data, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons to store your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in this case, deletion will occur once these reasons no longer apply.

General Information on the Legal Bases for Data Processing on This Website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, if special categories of data are processed under Article 9(1) GDPR. In the case of explicit consent for the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also occurs based on Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing additionally occurs based on Section 25(1) of the TDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
If your data is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also occur based on our legitimate interests according to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal basis applicable in each case will be provided in the following sections of this privacy policy.

Recipients of Personal Data

As part of our business activities, we collaborate with various external entities. In some cases, it is necessary to transfer personal data to these external entities. We only disclose personal data to external parties if this is required for the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the transfer according to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the transfer of data. When using processors, we only share personal data of our customers based on a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, an agreement on joint processing will be made.

Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can withdraw any consent you have already given at any time. The lawfulness of the data processing is carried out up until the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.

Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and Against Direct Marketing (Article 21 GDPR)

IF THE DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ARTICLE 6(1) LIT. E OR F OF THE GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE LEGAL BASIS FOR THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ARTICLE 21(1) GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING, TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ARTICLE 21(2) GDPR).

Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In case of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their usual residence, place of work, or the location of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice against any other administrative or judicial remedy.

Right to data portability

You have the right to request that data we process automatically based on your consent or in the performance of a contract be provided to you or 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 to the extent technically feasible.

Right to access, rectification, and erasure

You have the right, in accordance with applicable legal provisions, to request free access to your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of processing. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data, if applicable. For this, and for any further questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time.

Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to exercise this right. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we generally require time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data was/ is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of erasure.
If we no longer need your personal data but you need it for the exercise, defense, or assertion of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data instead of erasure.
If you have lodged an objection under Article 21(1) of the GDPR, a balancing of interests between yours and our interests must be carried out. As long as it is not yet determined whose interests outweigh, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data – aside from storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a member state.

Data Collection on This Website

Contact Form

When you contact us via the contact form, the information you provide in the request form, including the contact details you provide, will be stored by us in order to process the request and in case of follow-up questions. We do not share this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of requests directed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if obtained; consent can be withdrawn at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal requirements, in particular retention periods, remain unaffected.

Inquiries via E-mail, Phone, or Fax

If you contact us via e-mail, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data resulting from it (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your concern. We do not share this data without your consent.
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The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of requests directed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if obtained; consent can be withdrawn at any time.
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The data you send to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for storage, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory legal requirements, in particular legal retention periods, remain unaffected.
Source:
https://www.e-recht24.de