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IMPRINT | DATA PROTECTION

Introduction

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We take the protection of the data of the users of our website very seriously and are committed to protecting the information that users make available to us in connection with the use of our website. Furthermore, we are committed to protecting and using your information in accordance with applicable law.

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This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information through the use of our digital assets (the "Services") when you access the Services through your devices.

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Please read the Privacy Policy carefully and ensure you fully understand our practices regarding your information before using our Services. If you have read and fully understood this policy and do not agree with our practices, you must stop using our digital assets and services. By using our services, you accept the terms of this privacy policy. Continued use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any changes thereto.

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In this privacy policy you will learn:

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  • What data we collect

  • How we collect data

  • Why we collect this data

  • Who we share the data with

  • Where the data is stored

  • How long the data is retained

  • How we protect the data

  • How we deal with minors

  • Updates or changes to the Privacy Policy

 

What data do we collect?

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Below is an overview of the data we may collect:

 

  • Unidentified and non-identifiable information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through the use of our Services ("Non-Personally Identifiable Information"). Non-personal data do not allow any conclusions as to who collected them. Non-Personally Identifiable Information that we collect consists primarily of technical and aggregate usage information.

  • Individually identifiable information, meaning anything from which you can be identified or could be identified with reasonable effort (“Personal Information”). The Personal Information 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. If we combine personal information with non-personal information, we treat it as personal information for as long as it is combined.

 

How do we collect data?

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Below are the main methods we use to collect data:

 

  • We collect data when you use our services. Therefore, when you visit our digital assets and use the Services, we may collect, record and store usage, sessions and related information.

  • We collect data that you provide to us yourself, for example if you contact us directly via a communication channel (e.g. an e-mail with a comment or feedback).

  • We may collect information from third party sources as described below.

  • We collect information that you provide to us when you log into our Services through a third party such as Facebook or Google.

 

Why do we collect this data?

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We may use your data for the following purposes:

 

  • to provide and operate our Services;

  • to develop, customize and improve our Services;

  • to respond to your feedback, requests and requests and to offer assistance;

  • to analyze request and usage patterns;

  • for other internal, statistical and research purposes;

  • to improve our data security and fraud prevention capabilities;

  • to investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies and to comply with applicable law, regulation or governmental request;

  • to provide you with updates, news, promotional materials and other information related to our Services. In the case of promotional e-mails, you can decide for yourself whether you wish to continue to receive them. If not, just click the unsubscribe link in those emails.

 

Who do we share this data with?

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We may share your data with our service providers in order to operate our services (e.g. storing data via third-party hosting services, providing technical support, etc.).

 

We may also disclose your information in the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or address unlawful activity or other wrongdoing; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights of defense; (iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, or the safety of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control of us or any of our affiliated companies (by way of a merger, acquisition or purchase of (substantially) all assets, etc.); (v) to collect, hold and/or manage your data using authorized third party service providers (e.g. cloud service providers) as appropriate for business purposes; (vi) to work collaboratively with third parties to improve your user experience. To avoid misunderstandings, we would like to point out that we can transfer or pass on non-personal data to third parties or use them in any other way at our own discretion.

 

Please note that our Services enable social interactions (e.g. posting content, information and comments publicly and chatting with other users). We remind you that any content or data that you make available in these areas can be read, collected and used by other people. We do not recommend posting or sharing information that you do not want to make public. If you upload content to our digital assets or otherwise make it available as part of using any service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public with access to your data or content. You acknowledge and hereby acknowledge that copies of your data may remain accessible even after deletion on cached and archived pages or after a third party has made a copy/storage of your content.

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Cookies and Similar Technologies

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When you visit or access our Services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other technologies and analytics services ("Tracking Technologies"). These Tracking Technologies may enable third parties to collect your information automatically in order to improve the browsing experience on our digital assets, to optimize their performance and to ensure a customized user experience, as well as for security and fraud prevention purposes.

 

To learn more about this, please read our cookie policy.

 

We will not share your email address or other personally identifiable information with any advertising company or advertising network without your consent.

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Where do we store the data?

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Non-Personally Identifiable Information

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

 

Personal Data

Personal information may be maintained, processed and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel and other jurisdictions to the extent required for the proper provision of our Services and/or by law (as further explained below).

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How long is the data retained?

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Please note that we retain the information we collect for as long as is necessary to provide our services, comply with our legal and contractual obligations to you, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

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We can correct, supplement or delete incorrect or incomplete data at any time at our own discretion.

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How do we protect the data?

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The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we can offer our services to you. Your data may be stored through our hosting provider's data storage, databases and general applications. It stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall, and it offers secure HTTPS access to most areas of its services.

 

Notwithstanding the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and do not guarantee the absolute privacy or security of any information you upload, post or otherwise disclose to us or others.

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For this reason, we would like to ask you to set strong passwords and, if possible, not to transmit to us or others confidential information, the disclosure of which you believe could cause serious or lasting harm to you. In addition, since email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, we ask that you do not share any confidential information through any of these communication channels.

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How do we deal with minors?

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The Services are not intended for users who have not yet reached the legal age of majority. We will not knowingly collect information from children. If you are under the age of majority, you should not download or use the Services or provide any information to us.

 

We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time so that we can verify that minors are using our Services. In the event that we become aware that a minor is using our Services, we may block or block access to our Services for such users and we may delete any information we hold about that user. If you have reason to believe that a minor has provided us with information, please contact us as set out below.

 

We will only use your personal information for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy and only when we are satisfied that:

 

  • the use of your personal information is necessary to perform or enter into a contract (e.g. to provide you with the Services themselves or customer or technical support);

  • the use of your personal data is necessary to comply with a relevant legal or regulatory obligation, or

  • the use of your personal information is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that we do so at all times in a way that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights).

 

As an EU resident you can:

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  • request confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed and request access to your stored personal data and certain additional information;

  • request to receive personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format;

  • request rectification of your personal data held by us;

  • request the erasure of your personal data;

  • object to our processing of your personal data;

  • request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, or

  • lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

 

However, please note that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have general questions about the personal information we collect and how we use it, please contact us as provided below.

In the course of providing the Services, we may transfer information across borders to affiliates or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions around the world. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your information outside of the EEA.

 

If you are a resident of the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA where we are satisfied that an adequate or comparable level of protection of personal data is in place. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have appropriate contractual arrangements in place with our third parties to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to minimize the risk of unlawful use, alteration, destruction, loss or theft of your personal information and that such third parties will act in accordance with applicable laws at all times.

 

If you are using the Services as a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") to request access to and deletion of your information.

 

To exercise your right to access and delete your data, please see below how to contact us.

 

We do not sell users' personally identifiable information for the intent and purposes of the CCPA.

 

Users of the Services who are California residents and under the age of 18 may request and obtain removal of their posted content by emailing the address provided in the "Contact Us" section below. These requests must all be labeled "California Removal Request." All requests must include a description of the content you wish to remove and information sufficient to enable us to locate the material. We will not accept communications that are unidentified or improperly submitted, and we may not be able to respond if you do not provide sufficient information. Please note that your request does not ensure that the material will be completely or comprehensively deleted. For example, material you post may be republished or reposted by other users or third parties.

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Updates or changes to the Privacy Policy

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We may, in our sole discretion, revise this Privacy Policy from time to time, the version posted on the Website will always be current (see “As of Date” statement). We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for changes. If there are any significant changes, we will post a notice on our website. Your continued use of the Services after notification of changes has been posted to our website constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the changes to the Privacy Policy and your agreement to be bound by the terms of those changes.

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Contact

If you have general questions about the Services or the information we collect about you and how we use it, please contact us at:

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tom2 consult GmbH
Attn: Carmen Pipola-Steiner

Drissetstrasse 51, CH-4412 Nuglar

Tel. +41 (0)61 465 4015, email c.pipola@tom2.com

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Authorized representative(s)

Carmen Pipola-Steinger, Managing Director
 

Commercial register entry

Registered company name:
tom2 consult GmbH

Company number (UID):
CHE-115.634.214
 

VAT number
CHE-115.634.214 VAT

 

Disclaimer

The author assumes no liability for the correctness, accuracy, timeliness, reliability and completeness of the information.

 

Liability claims against the author for material or immaterial damage resulting from access to, use or non-use of the published information, misuse of the connection or technical faults are excluded.

All offers are non-binding. The author expressly reserves the right to change, supplement or delete parts of the pages or the entire offer without prior notice or to discontinue publication temporarily or permanently.


 

Disclaimer for Links

References and links to third-party websites are outside our area of responsibility. It rejected any responsibility for such websites. Access to and use of such websites is at the user's own risk.


 

copyrights

The copyright and all other rights to content, images, photos or other files on this website belong exclusively to tom2 consult GmbH or the specifically named rights holders. The written permission of the copyright holder must be obtained in advance for the reproduction of any element.

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DISCLAIMER

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The information contained herein is not a substitute for legal advice and you should not rely on it alone. Specific requirements related to legal terms and policies may differ from state to state and/or jurisdiction to jurisdiction. As set out in our Terms of Service, you are responsible for ensuring that your Services are legal under the law that applies to you and that you comply with them.

 

To ensure you are fully compliant with your legal obligations, we strongly encourage you to seek professional advice to better understand which requirements are specific to you.

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blog

 

(1) We offer a blog on our website. In this blog we publish articles on various topics.

(2) You can comment on the respective posts. If you make a comment, it will be published with the username you have given assigned to the respective post. When choosing a user name, we recommend that you use a pseudonym instead of your real name. To use the comment function, you must provide the user name you have chosen and your e-mail address. All other information you provide is voluntary.

(3) If you make a comment, we will store your IP address with the aforementioned data.

(4) Your e-mail address is stored for the purpose of contacting you if a third party reports your comment to us as illegal or to be able to defend ourselves against third-party claims if you publish illegal content. This is also our legitimate interest. If you have given us your consent, the legal basis for processing is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 Letter a) GDPR. Insofar as the processing is otherwise based on our legitimate interests, the legal basis is Article 6 (1) sentence 1 lit. f) GDPR. We reserve the right to delete comments if they are objected to by third parties as unlawful.

(5) We store your email address and IP address as long as your comment is publicly visible.

(6) If you have given us your consent to store the data, you can revoke this at any time. You can object to this storage of the above data at any time.

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Google Fonts

 

We use the service on our website.

The service allows us to use external fonts. For this purpose, the required font is loaded from your web browser into the browser cache when you access our website. This is necessary so that your browser can display our texts in a visually improved way. If your browser does not support this function, a standard font will be used by your computer for display. These fonts are integrated by a server call to one of the provider's servers. This transmits to the server which of our Internet pages you have visited. The IP address of the browser of your end device is also stored by the provider. We have no influence on the scope and further use of the data collected and processed by the provider through the use of the service.

We use the service for optimization purposes, in particular to improve the use of our website for you and to make it more user-friendly.

The legal basis is Article 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 Letter f) GDPR.

Offerer:
Google Ireland Limited
Google Building Gordon House
barrow st
4Dublin
Ireland
Phone +353 1 543 1000
Fax +353 1 686 5660
https://www.google.de/

https://fonts.google.com/

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Sources: WIX and SwissAnwalt

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