Below you find our Privacy Policy according to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – (EU) 2016/679).
Supplementary information on data protection and security:
⇒ Cookie Policy
⇒ Notes on the use of Artificial Intelligence
⇒ Imprint
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is
Martin Klein
Podbielskistr. 90
30177 Hannover, Germany
Email: webinfo@gesn.info
Phone: +49 (0) 511-7 682 760
2. Contact for Data Protection Issues
Please direct any inquiries regarding data protection via email to privacy@gesn.info
3. Internet and Hosting Services
This website is hosted on the servers of an external hosting provider
STRATO AG
Otto-Ostrowski-Strasse 7
10249 Berlin, Germany
A data processing agreement with the hosting provider in accordance with Article 28 (3) of the GDPR is in place.
4. Collection and Storage of Personal Data / Nature and Purpose of its Use
a. When Visiting the Website
When you access our website, information is automatically sent by the browser on your device to our website’s server. This information is temporarily stored in a log file and includes:
- IP address of the requesting device
- Date and time of access
- Name and URL of the retrieved file
- Website from which access is made (referrer URL)
- Browser used, possibly the operating system of your device, and the name of your access provider
This data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest stems from the purposes of ensuring a smooth connection to the website, user-friendly browsing, system security, stability, and administrative purposes.
b. User Accounts and Registration
Registered users can create a personal account where personal data such as name, address, age, profession, education, and personal interests are stored. The processing of this data is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time, which may affect your use of the account.
c. Chat Function
Our website offers a chat function (text, audio, and video chats). When using this feature, personal data such as image and voice recordings are collected and processed. This data is used to provide the chat service and for internal profiling purposes. The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.
d. File Uploads
Users can upload and publish files on the website. These files are processed, analyzed, and possibly modified by us. The processing is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
5. Use of Cookies
We use cookies on our website. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
6. Social Media Plugins
Our website uses social media plugins (“Plugins”) from the following providers:
Facebook, Instagram, Xing, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube.
These plugins allow you to share content from our website or directly interact with the respective social networks.
When you visit a page that contains one of these plugins, a direct connection is established between your browser and the server of the provider. Personal data, such as your IP address, browser details, and the page you visited, may be transferred to the plugin provider, even if you do not have an account with the network or are not logged in. If you are logged in to the service, the provider can link your visit to your user account. If you interact with the plugins (e.g., click the “Like” button or leave a comment), this information is sent directly to the provider’s server and stored there. This data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in promoting our website through social media and improving user-friendliness.
Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective providers for further details:
a. Facebook (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
We use plugins from Facebook, provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. You can identify these plugins by the Facebook logo or “Like” button on our site. More information on data processing by Facebook can be found here: Facebook Privacy Policy. Data transfer to the US is subject to the EU’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
b. Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
We use Instagram plugins from Meta Platforms, Inc. These can be recognized by the Instagram logo. More information on Instagram’s data processing can be found here: Instagram Privacy Policy. Data transfer to the US is subject to the EU’s SCCs.
c. Xing (New Work SE)
Xing plugins are provided by New Work SE. These allow content to be shared on Xing. More information on data processing by Xing can be found here: Xing Privacy Policy.
d. LinkedIn (LinkedIn Corporation)
We use LinkedIn plugins provided by LinkedIn Corporation. You can identify these plugins by the LinkedIn logo or “Share” button. More information can be found here: LinkedIn Privacy Policy. Data transfer to the US is subject to the EU’s SCCs.
e. TikTok (ByteDance Ltd.)
TikTok plugins allow content to be shared on TikTok. Once a page with a TikTok plugin is accessed, a direct connection to TikTok’s servers is established. More information can be found here: TikTok Privacy Policy. Data may be transferred outside the EU, subject to SCCs (see privacy policy).
f. YouTube (Google LLC)
YouTube plugins are integrated into our website. Once a page with a YouTube plugin is accessed, a connection to YouTube’s servers is established. More information on data processing by YouTube can be found here: Google Privacy Policy. Data transfer to the US is subject to the EU’s SCCs.
Your Rights Concerning Social Media Plugins
You can prevent social media providers from collecting data by logging out of your social media accounts before visiting our website. Additionally, you can block plugins using browser add-ons like “NoScript” (https://noscript.net/). Note that parts of our website may not function properly or not at all if JavaScript is blocked in the browser.
7. SEO Tools, Ad Tracking, Search Engines
Our website may use Google AdWords and search services from Google and Bing. Personal data such as your IP address may be transmitted to the respective providers. The legal basis for this data processing is your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
8. External Search and AI-Based Services
We may use search functions and data forms that access external data from Google Search and use Artificial Intelligence from Google AI or other external AI services (e.g., OpenAI ChatGPT API) to generate personalized search results and information. For this purpose personal data of registered users may be used. This processing is based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Please also note the additional information on the use of AI for our online service.
9. Sharing Data with Third Parties
We will only share your personal data with third parties if
- You have given your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- The disclosure is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract with you (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
- There is a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
- The disclosure is necessary to protect our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
10. Your Rights
You have the right to
- Request access to your personal data under Article 15 GDPR
- Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data under Article 16 GDPR
- Request the deletion of your data under Article 17 GDPR
- Request the restriction of processing under Article 18 GDPR
- Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, or request the transfer to another data controller under Article 20 GDPR
- Withdraw your consent at any time (Article 7(3) GDPR)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR).
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy to reflect changes in legal regulations or changes to our services.
Last modified: 2024-12-31