1. DATA PROTECTION AT A GLANCE GENERAL INFORMATION

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data are all data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the website's legal notice (imprint).

How do we collect your data?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the website's legal notice (imprint).

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right to receive free information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You also have the right to request the correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. For this purpose and for any further questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time using the address provided in the legal notice. Furthermore, you have a right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Details can be found in the privacy policy under "Right to Restriction of Processing."

ANALYSIS TOOLS AND THIRD-PARTY TOOLS

When you visit our website, your surfing behavior can be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done with cookies and so-called analysis programs. The analysis of your surfing behaviors usually anonymous; the surfing behavior cannot be traced back to you.
You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in the following privacy policy.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION AND MANDATORY INFORMATION DATA PROTECTION

The operators of these pages 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 are collected. Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating by e-mail)may have security gaps. A complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

The responsible party for dataprocessing on this website is:

CONNECT invest MAR4 GmbHMarburger Str. 15 10789 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 762 390 990Email: kontakt@connect-group.de

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, e-mail addresses, etc.).

REVOCATION OF YOUR CONSENT TO DATA PROCESSING

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke a previously given consent at any time. For this purpose, an informal notification by e-mail to us is sufficient. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THECOLLECTION OF DATA IN SPECIAL CASES AND TO DIRECT MARKETING (ART. 21 GDPR)

If data processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for reasons arising from your particular situation, including profiling based on these provisions. The respective legal basis on which processing is based 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 that outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims (objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR).

If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at anytime to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of such advertising, including profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will subsequently no longer be used for direct marketing purposes (objection pursuant to Art. 21(2) GDPR).

RIGHT TO LODGE A COMPLAINT WITH THE SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

You have the right to have data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another responsibleparty, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in the following privacy policy.

INFORMATION, BLOCKING,DELETION, AND CORRECTION

Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to free information about your stored personal data, their origin and recipient and the purpose of data processing and, if necessary, a right to correction, blocking, or deletion of this data. For further information on personal data, you can contact us at anytime at the address provided in the legal notice.

RIGHT TO RESTRICTION OF PROCESSING

You have the right to requestthe restriction of the processing of your personal data. For this purpose, youcan contact us at any time at the address provided in the legal notice. Theright to restrict processing exists in the following cases:
  • If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of   the examination, you have the right to request the restriction of the  processing of your personal data.
  • If the processing of your personal data is unlawful/unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
  • If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend, or assert legal claims, you have the right to  request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of  deletion.
  • If you have filed an objection pursuant to Art.  
    21(1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. As  long as it is not yet clear whose interests prevail, 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, this data - apart from its storage - may only be processed with your consent or for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest o fthe European Union or a Member State.

OBJECTION TO PROMOTIONAL EMAILS

The use of contact data published in the context of the legal notice obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials is hereby prohibited. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam e-mails.

3. DATA PROTECTION OFFICERLEGALLY REQUIRED DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

We have appointed a data protection officer for our company.
CONNECT invest MAR4 GmbH Mr.Kai Erbersdobler Marburger Str. 15 10789 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 762 390 990 Email: kontakt@connect-group.de

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

The responsible party for dataprocessing on this website is:

CONNECT invest MAR4 GmbHMarburger Str. 15 10789 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 762 390 990Email: kontakt@connect-group.de

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, e-mail addresses, etc.).

4. DATA COLLECTION ON OUR WEBSITE COOKIES

Our website uses cookies in part. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain viruses. Cookies are used to make our offer more user-friendly, effective, and secure. 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." They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize your browser the next time you visit.

You can set your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and to allow cookies only in individual cases, to exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or in general, and to activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. When cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be limited.

Cookies that are required for the execution of the electronic communication process or for the provision of certain functions desired by you (e.g., shopping cart function) are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. Insofar as other cookies (e.g., cookies for analyzing your browsing behavior) are stored, these are addressed separately in this privacy policy

SERVER LOG FILES

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:
  • Browser type and browser version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing computer
  • Time of the server request
  • IP address
These data are not merged with other data sources.

The collection of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of its website - for this purpose, the server log files must be collected.

INQUIRY VIA EMAIL, TELEPHONE,OR FAX

If you contact us by e-mail,telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass on this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, insofar as your request is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) and/or on our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)GDPR), as we have a legitimate interest in the effective processing of the inquiries addressed to us.

The data you send us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g.,after your request has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions - in particular statutory retention periods - remain unaffected.

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5. ANALYSIS TOOLS AND ADVERTISING GOOGLE ANALYTICS

This website uses features ofthe Google Analytics web analytics service. The provider is Google Inc., 1600Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google Analytics uses "cookies," which are text files stored on your computer that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the United States.
The storage of Google Analytics cookies and the use of this analysis tool are based on Art. 6(1)(f)GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its web offering and its advertising.

IP Anonymization

We have activated the IPanonymization feature on this website. This means that your IP address will bet runcated by Google within member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the United States. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website usage and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data from Google.

Browser Plugin

You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser software settings accordingly; however, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

Objection to Data Collection

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by clicking on the following link. Anopt-out cookie will be set to prevent the collection of your information on future visits to this website: Disable Google Analytics.

For more information on how Google Analytics handles user data, please see Google's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en

Data Processing Agreement

We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Demographic Features in Google Analytics

This website uses the "demo graphic features" function of Google Analytics. This allows reports to be generated that contain statements about the age, gender, and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising by Google and visitor data from third-party providers. This data cannot be attributed to any specific individual. You can disable this feature at any time through the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit Google Analytics from collecting your data as described in the "Objection to Data Collection" section.

FACEBOOK PIXEL

Our website uses the Facebook pixel, a visitor action pixel from Facebook, Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA ("Facebook").

This allows the behavior of site visitors to be tracked after they click on a Facebook ad and are redirected to the provider's website. This enables the effectiveness of Facebook ads to be evaluated for statistical and market research purposes, and future advertising measures to be optimized.

The data collected is anonymous to us as the operator of this website; we cannot draw any conclusions about the identity of users. However, the data is stored and processed by Facebook, which may enable a connection to your Facebook user profile and allow Facebook to use the data for its own advertising purposes, in accordance with Facebook's data usage policy. This may enable Facebook to display ads on Facebook pages and outside Facebook. We, as the website operator, have no influence on this use of the data.

The use of the Facebook pixel is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in effective advertising measures, including social media.

For more information on protecting your privacy, please visit Facebook's privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.You can also disable the "Custom Audiences" remarketing function in the ad settings at this link: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen, provided you are logged into Facebook. If you do not have a Facebook account, you can opt out of Facebook's interest-based advertising on the website of the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance at this link: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/de/praferenzmanagement/

6. PLUGINS AND TOOLS GOOGLE WEB FONTS

This site uses web fonts provided by Google to ensure the consistent display of fonts. When you access a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into its cache to display texts and fonts correctly. To do this, your browser must establish a connection to Google's servers. Google thereby gains knowledge that our website has been accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web Fontsis in the interest of a consistent and attractive presentation of our online eservices. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art.6(1)(f) GDPR.
If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font will be used by your computer. For more information about Google Web Fonts, please see Google's privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

GOOGLE MAPS

This site uses the Google Maps map service via an API. The provider is Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the United States. The provider of this site has no influence on this data transmission.

The use of Google Maps is in the interest of making our website appealing and to facilitate the location of places specified by us on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

For more information on how Google handles user data,
please see Google's privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

7.  PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER STRIPE

We use the payment serviceprovider Stripe to process payments on our website. The provider is Stripe,Inc., 510 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.

If you choose to pay by credit card via Stripe, the payment data you enter will be transmitted to Stripe for processing.

The transmission of your data to Stripe is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) and Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR(processing to fulfill a contract). You have the option to revoke your consent to data processing at any time. Revocation does not affect the effectiveness of data processing operations carried out in the past. For more information on how Stripe handles user data, please see Stripe's privacy policy: https://stripe.com/privacy-center/legal.

8. ONLINE MARKETING AND AFFILIATE PROGRAMS AMAZON  PARTNER PROGRAM

The operators of this website participate in the Amazon EU Partner Program. Amazon's affiliate program is designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

To track the origin of orders, Amazon uses cookies that allow it to recognize that you have clicked on an affiliate link on our website. Amazon cookies are used for the purpose of attributing commissions to us as the operator of the website. This enables us to receive a commission for purchases made through our affiliate links.

The use of Amazon cookies is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in this, as the level of his affiliate commission can only be determined through cookies.

For more information about how Amazon uses data, please see Amazon's privacy policy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201909010

9.  E-MAIL MARKETING MAILCHIMP

This website uses MailChimp to send newsletters. The provider is Rocket Science Group LLC, 675 Ponce De LeonAve NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.
MailChimp is a service that can be used to organize and analyze the sending of newsletters, among other things. If you enter data for the purpose of receiving newsletters (e.g., your email address), it will be stored on MailChimp's servers in the United States.

MailChimp is certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield. The Privacy Shield is an agreement between the European Union (EU) and the United States that ensures compliance with European data protection standards in the United States. With the help of MailChimp, we can analyze our newsletter campaigns. When you open an email sent with MailChimp, a file contained in the email (called a web beacon) connects to Mail Chimp's servers in the United States.
This allows us to determine whether a newsletter message has been opened and which links, if any, have been clicked. In addition, technical information is collected (e.g., the time of retrieval ,the IP address, browser type, and operating system). This information cannot be assigned to the respective newsletter recipient. It is used exclusively for statistical analysis of our newsletter campaigns.

The results of these analyses can be used to better tailor future newsletters to the interests of the recipients. If you do not want your usage of the newsletter to be analyzed by MailChimp, you will have to unsubscribe from the newsletter. We provide a link for you to do this in every newsletter message. You can also unsubscribe from the newsletter directly on the website.

Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). You can revoke your consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The legality of data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation. The data you provide for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter and will be deleted from our servers as well as from MailChimp's servers after you unsubscribe from the newsletter.

Data that has been stored by us for other purposes (e.g., email addresses for the member area) remains unaffected. For more information, see the MailChimp privacy policy at: https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/.

Conclusion: This privacy policy covers various aspects of data collection and processing on your website. It outlines the collection of personal data, the legal basis for data processing, and provides information about cookies, analytics tools, advertising, and other plugins and tools you use on your website. You should ensure that this privacy policy is consistent with your website's actualdata processing practices and comply with applicable data protection laws, suchas the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Additionally, it's crucial tokeep this privacy policy up to date and make any necessary adjustments when youimplement new data processing activities or tools on your website.