Version: April 2024 / v1.2
Data controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in Member states of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is MEIKE OG, Lerchenstrasse 5, 5302 Henndorf, Austria (subsequently also referenced as “controller“ respectively “we“ or “us“).
As an user of our Internet pages mymicrobalance.com and hausthaltsbuch-app.com (subsequently also referenced as “Internet pages“ or “websites”) and our Software MyMicroBalance as well as MyMicroBalance App (subsequently also referenced as “MyMicroBalance Software“) we appreciate your trust. The use of the Internet pages of the MEIKE OG is possible without any indication of personal data; however, if a data subject wants to use special enterprise services via our website or take advantage of our MyMicroBalance Software, processing of personal data could become necessary. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we obtain specific, informed and unambiguous consent from the data subject via a corresponding checkbox and/or double opt-in procedure.
The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, telephone number or financial data of a data subject shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to the MEIKE OG. By means of this data protection declaration, our enterprise would like to inform the general public of the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, data subjects are informed, by means of this data protection declaration, of the rights to which they are entitled.
Within this privacy policy we are going to outline
As the controller, the MEIKE OG has implemented numerous technical and organizational measures and physical measures to ensure the most complete protection of personal data processed through its websites and the MyMicroBalance software. These security measures include the encryption of communication via Secure Sockets Layer (SSL/TLS) between the controller's server and the data subject's end device, as well as best practices for collection, storage and processing to protect against unauthorized access to systems. In addition, it has been ensured that only authorized personnel have access to the source code and databases through which the personal data is processed and stored. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security gaps, meaning that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every data subject is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.
The data protection declaration of the MEIKE OG is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data protection declaration should be legible and understandable for the public, as well as our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to first explain the terminology used:
Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in Member states of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is
a) Cookies
Collected through: Internet pages of the MEIKE OG
The Internet pages of the MEIKE OG use functional and analytical cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in a computer system via an Internet browser.
Many Internet sites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a character string through which Internet pages and servers can be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited Internet sites and servers to differentiate the individual browser of the dats subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified using the unique cookie ID.
Through the use of cookies, the MEIKE OG can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.
By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized for the benefit of the user. As already mentioned, functional cookies enable us to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, if the user has explicitly consented to or rejected the use of non-essential cookies on their first visit, they do not have to make this explicit selection again on each subsequent visit because this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system.
Non-essential cookies include analytical cookies, which are used to understand and analyze the behavior of visitors to a website. They help MEIKE OG to measure the performance of its website by collecting information about how users interact with the website and to optimize the offers and navigation on our websites. Visitors must explicitly consent to non-essential cookies the first time they visit our websites. Analytical cookies also transmit data to third parties. These are explained in detail in the section "Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google Analytics".
Functional cookies are valid for one year and analytical cookies for two years.
The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used, and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular Internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be entirely usable.
b) Collection of general data and information
Collected through: Internet pages of the MEIKE OG, MyMicroBalance Software
The websites of the MEIKE OG as well as the MyMicroBalance Software collect a series of general data and information when a data subject or automated system calls up a website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. Collected may be (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our websites (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of access to the websites, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using these general data and information, the MEIKE OG does not draw any conclusions about the data subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our websites correctly, (2) optimize the content of our websites and of the MyMicroBalance Software as well as its advertisement, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack. Therefore, the MEIKE OG analyzes anonymously collected data and information statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise, and to ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data we process. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
c) Contact possibility via our websites
Collected through: Internet pages of the MEIKE OG
The website of the MEIKE OG contains information that enables a quick electronic contact to our enterprise, as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (e-mail address), and in the case of the contact form, first name and surname for the corresponding address of the person. If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject will be automatically stored for the purpose of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR). This personal data is not passed on to third parties.
The Internet pages of the MEIKE OG uses 1und1 Internet SE webhosting to store personal data. The respective physical servers are located in west Europe. Further information about 1und1 Internet SE can be also found under https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/datenschutzerklaerung/?
d) Web shop via our websites
Collected through: Internet pages of the MEIKE OG
The data controller has implemented a web shop on his websites. The web shop can be used to purchase a license to take advantage of additional features of the MyMicroBalance Software. Once the data subject initiates an order any personal data entered during the checkout process will be stored automatically. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the data controller are stored for the purpose of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
The personal data stored by the data controller usually includes first name, last name, address, email country, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. The processing of the purchase contract also requires such personal data, which are in connection with the respective order.
The data subject has the possibility to revoke consent to the processing of personal data from the controller at any time A revocation shall not have any effect on personal data which must be processed, used or transmitted in accordance with contractual processing. Personal data on invoices is stored for a period of seven years due to the requirements of Austrian federal tax law, in particular from Section 132 of the Federal Fiscal Code (BAO).
The Internet pages of the MEIKE OG uses 1und1 Internet SE webhosting to store personal data. The respective physical servers are located in west Europe. Further information about 1und1 Internet SE can be also found under https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/datenschutzerklaerung/?
e) MyMicroBalance User Account Registration
Collected through: MyMicroBalance Software
The data subject has the possibility to register a user account through the MyMicroBalance Software with the indication of personal data. Which personal data are transmitted to the controller is determined by the respective input mask used for the registration and can induced email address, name and address. The personal data entered by the data subject are collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller, and for his own purposes.
By registering a user account through the MyMicroBalance Software of the controller, the IP address—assigned by the Internet service provider (ISP) and used by the data subject—date, and time of the registration are also stored. The storage of this data takes place against the background that this is the only way to prevent the misuse of our services, and, if necessary, to make it possible to investigate committed offenses. Insofar, the storage of this data is necessary to secure the controller. This data is not passed on to third parties unless there is a statutory obligation to pass on the data, or if the transfer serves the aim of criminal prosecution.
The registration of the data subject, with the voluntary indication of personal data, is intended to enable the controller to offer the data subject contents or services that may only be offered to registered users due to the nature of the matter in question. Registered persons are free to change the personal data specified during the registration at any time, or to have them completely deleted from the data stock of the controller.
MyMicroBalance Software uses Microsoft® Azure to store persnal data. The respective physical servers are located in west Europe. Additional information about Microsoft® Azure can also be found under https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/trust-center/privacy.
The data controller shall, at any time, provide information upon request to each data subject as to what personal data are stored about the data subject. In addition, the data controller shall correct or erase personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, insofar as there are no statutory storage obligations. The entirety of the controller’s employees are available to the data subject in this respect as contact persons.
f) Collection of personal data through the MyMicroBalance Software by the data subject
Collected through: MyMicroBalance Software
The data subject has the possibility to collect personal data through the MyMicroBalance Software such as financial transaction data (income, expenses, categories, account names) as well as location based information. Which personal data are transmitted to the controller is determined by the respective input mask used for collecting the data. The personal data entered by the data subject are collected and stored exclusively for internal use by the controller, and for his own purposes.
The collection of personal data, especially financial transaction data as well as location based information, with the voluntary indication of personal data, is intended to enable the controller to offer the data subject contents or services that may only be offered to users collecting this data due to the nature of the matter in question. The data subject is free to change the collected personal data at any time, or to have them completely deleted from the data stock of the controller.
MyMicroBalance Software uses Microsoft® Azure to store persnal data. The respective physical servers are located in west Europe. Additional information about Microsoft® Azure can also be found under https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/trust-center/privacy.
The data controller shall, at any time, provide information upon request to each data subject as to what personal data are stored about the data subject. In addition, the data controller shall correct or erase personal data at the request or indication of the data subject, insofar as there are no statutory storage obligations. The entirety of the controller’s employees are available to the data subject in this respect as contact persons.
a) Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google AdMob
Collected through: MyMicroBalance Software
The data controller has integrated Google AdMob into the MyMicroBalance Software.
The operating company of Google's AdMob component is the Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
When using the MyMicroBalance software for the first time, explicit consent is obtained from the data subject via a GDPR notification for the processing of personal data for the purpose of the Google AdMob component and transmission to the operating company. In addition, the data subject can see a list of purposes for which consent is obtained via the "Manage options" button and the legitimate interest is also disclosed via this option.
Purpose of Google’s AdMob component is the integration of advertisements into the MyMicroBalance Software. Google AdMob is based on an algorithm that selects advertisements displayed based on device specific data like Hardware model, operating system and the device specific unique identifier. Google AdMobs uses this data to create a pseudonymized user profile, that allows an interest-based targeting of the application user. Due to specific actions performed within the MyMicroBalance Software (like switching a screen), which is operated by the controller and into which a Google AdMob component is integrated, the device of the data subject will automatically submit data through the Google AdMob component for the purpose of online advertising and the settlement of commissions to Alphabet Inc. During the course of this technical procedure, the enterprise Alphabet Inc. gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which serves Alphabet Inc., inter alia, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently create commission settlements.
Through Google AdMob, personal data and information—which also includes the IP address, and is necessary for the collection and accounting of the displayed advertisements—is transmitted to Alphabet Inc. in the United States of America. These personal data will be stored and processed in the United States of America. The Alphabet Inc. may disclose the collected personal data through this technical procedure to third parties.
Google AdMob is further explained under the following link https://admob.google.com/home
b) Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google Analytics
Collected through: Internet pages of the MEIKE OG, MyMicroBalance Software
The data controller has integrated the component of Google Analytics into his internet pages and into the MyMicroBalance Software. Google Analytics is an online analytics service. Online analytics is the collection, gathering, and analysis of data about the behavior of visitors to websites and users of the MyMicroBalance Software. An analysis service collects, inter alia, data about the website from which a person has come (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages were visited, or how often and for what duration a sub-page was viewed. Furthermore, online analytics collects data about frequency and duration of mobile application usage as well as application crashes or application specific system events. Online analytics are mainly used for the optimization of web and mobile services and in order to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of Internet and mobile advertising.
The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
For the web analytics through Google Analytics the controller uses the application "_gat. _anonymizeIp". By means of this application the IP address of the Internet connection of the data subject is abridged by Google and anonymised when accessing our websites from a Member State of the European Union or another Contracting State to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
The purpose of the Google Analytics component is to analyze the traffic on our websites and through the MyMicroBalance Software. Google uses the collected data and information, inter alia, to evaluate the use of our websites and the MyMicroBalance Software and to provide online reports, which show the activities on our websites and within the MyMicroBalance Software as well as related services.
Google Analytics places a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is explained above. With the setting of the cookie, Google is enabled to analyze the use of our website. Furthermore, Google Analytics is based on an algorithm that uses device specific data like Hardware model, operating system and the device specific unique identifier to create a pseudonymized user profile. With each call-up to one of the individual pages of the data controller or due to specific actions performed within the MyMicroBalance Software (like switching a screen), which is operated by the controller and into which a Google Analytics component is integrated, the device of the data subject will automatically submit data through the Google Analytics component for the purpose of online advertising and the settlement of commissions to Alphabet Inc. During the course of this technical procedure, the enterprise Alphabet Inc. gains knowledge of personal data, such as the IP address of the data subject, which serves Alphabet Inc., inter alia, to understand the origin of visitors and clicks and subsequently create commission settlements.
The cookie or the device specific data is used to store personal information, such as the access time, the location from which the access was made, and the frequency of visits and usage of our website or the MyMicroBalance Software by the data subject. With each visit to our website or the usage of the MyMicroBalance Software, such personal data, including the IP address of the Internet access used by the data subject, will be transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.
The data subject may, as stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our websites at any time by means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser used would also prevent Google Analytics from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by Google Analytics may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
In addition, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data that are generated by Google Analytics, which is related to the use of this website, as well as the processing of this data by Google and the chance to preclude any such. For this purpose, the data subject must download a browser add-on under the link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout and install it. This browser add-on tells Google Analytics through a JavaScript, that any data and information about the visits of Internet pages may not be transmitted to Google Analytics. The installation of the browser add-ons is considered an objection by Google. If the information technology system of the data subject is later deleted, formatted, or newly installed, then the data subject must reinstall the browser add-ons to disable Google Analytics. If the browser add-on was uninstalled by the data subject or any other person who is attributable to their sphere of competence, or is disabled, it is possible to execute the reinstallation or reactivation of the browser add-ons.
Furthermore, it is possible for the data subject to object to a collection of data through the MyMicroBalance Software at any time by uninstalling the MyMicroBalance Software from its devices.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en and under https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/. Google Analytics is further explained under the following Link https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/.
c) Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google Remarketing
Collected through: Internet pages of the MEIKE OG
The data controller has integrated Google Remarketing services into his websites. Google Remarketing is a feature of Google AdWords, which allows an enterprise to display advertising to Internet users who have previously resided on the enterprise's Internet sites. The integration of Google Remarketing therefore allows an enterprise to create user-based advertising and thus shows relevant advertisements to interested Internet users.
The operating company of the Google Remarketing services is the Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The purpose of Google Remarketing is the insertion of interest-relevant advertising. Google Remarketing allows us to display ads on the Google network or on other websites, which are based on individual needs and matched to the interests of Internet users.
Google Remarketing sets a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. The definition of cookies is explained above. With the setting of the cookie, Google enables a recognition of the visitor of our website if he calls up consecutive web pages, which are also a member of the Google advertising network. With each call-up to an Internet site on which the service has been integrated by Google Remarketing, the web browser of the data subject identifies automatically with Google. During the course of this technical procedure, Google receives personal information, such as the IP address or the surfing behavior of the user, which Google uses, inter alia, for the insertion of interest relevant advertising.
The cookie is used to store personal information, e.g. the Internet pages visited by the data subject. Each time we visit our Internet pages, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet access used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.
The data subject may, as stated above, prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such an adjustment to the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from setting a cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, cookies already in use by Google may be deleted at any time via a web browser or other software programs.
In addition, the data subject has the possibility of objecting to the interest-based advertising by Google. For this purpose, the data subject must call up the link to https://adssettings.google.de/anonymous?hl=de and make the desired settings on each Internet browser used by the data subject.
Further information and the actual data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.
d) Data protection provisions about the application and use of Google-AdWords
Collected through: Internet pages of the MEIKE OG, MyMicroBalance Software
The data controller has integrated Google AdWords into his websites and the MyMicroBalance Software. Google AdWords is a service for Internet advertising that allows the advertiser to place ads in Google search engine results, the Google advertising network as well as mobile apps. Google AdWords allows an advertiser to pre-define specific keywords with the help of which an ad on Google's search results only then displayed, when the user utilizes the search engine to retrieve a keyword-relevant search result. In the Google Advertising Network, the ads are distributed on relevant web pages using an automatic algorithm, taking into account the previously defined keywords.
The operating company of Google AdWords is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
The purpose of Google AdWords is the promotion of our website and products by the inclusion of relevant advertising on the websites of third parties and in the search engine results of the search engine Google and an insertion of third-party advertising on our website.
If a data subject reaches our website via a Google ad, a conversion cookie is filed on the information technology system of the data subject through Google. The definition of cookies is explained above. A conversion cookie loses its validity after 30 days and is not used to identify the data subject. If the cookie has not expired, the conversion cookie is used to check whether certain sub-pages, e.g, the shopping cart from an online shop system, were called up on our website. Through the conversion cookie, both Google and the controller can understand whether a person who reached an AdWords ad on our website generated sales, that is, executed or canceled a sale of goods.
The data and information collected through the use of the conversion cookie is used by Google to create visit statistics for our website. These visit statistics are used in order to determine the total number of users who have been served through AdWords ads to ascertain the success or failure of each AdWords ad and to optimize our AdWords ads in the future. Neither our company nor other Google AdWords advertisers receive information from Google that could identify the data subject.
The conversion cookie stores personal information, e.g. the Internet pages visited by the data subject. Each time we visit our Internet pages, personal data, including the IP address of the Internet access used by the data subject, is transmitted to Google in the United States of America. These personal data are stored by Google in the United States of America. Google may pass these personal data collected through the technical procedure to third parties.
The data subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies by our website, as stated above, by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used and thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Such a setting of the Internet browser used would also prevent Google from placing a conversion cookie on the information technology system of the data subject. In addition, a cookie set by Google AdWords may be deleted at any time via the Internet browser or other software programs.
The data subject has a possibility of objecting to the interest based advertisement of Google. Therefore, the data subject must access from each of the browsers in use the link www.google.de/settings/ads and set the desired settings.
Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Google may be retrieved under https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.
e) Data protection provisions about the application and use of YouTube
Collected through: Internet pages of the MEIKE OG, MyMicroBalance Software
The data controller has integrated components of YouTube into his websites and the MyMicroBalance Software. YouTube is an Internet video portal that enables video publishers to set video clips and other users free of charge, which also provides free viewing, review and commenting on them. YouTube allows you to publish all kinds of videos, so you can access both full movies and TV broadcasts, as well as music videos, trailers, and videos made by users via the Internet portal.
The operating company of YouTube is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland.
With each call-up to one of the individual pages of this Internet site or within the MyMicroBalance Software, which is operated by the controller and on which a YouTube component (YouTube video) was integrated, the Internet browser on the information technology system of the data subject is automatically prompted to download a display of the corresponding YouTube component. Further information about YouTube may be obtained under https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/en/. During the course of this technical procedure, YouTube and Google gain knowledge of what specific sub-page of our websites and what part of the MyMicroBalance Software was visited or used by the data subject.
If the data subject is logged in on YouTube, YouTube recognizes with each call-up to a sub-page that contains a YouTube video, which specific sub-page of our Internet site was visited by the data subject. This information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to the respective YouTube account of the data subject.
YouTube and Google will receive information through the YouTube component that the data subject has visited our website, if the data subject at the time of the call to our website is logged in on YouTube; this occurs regardless of whether the person clicks on a YouTube video or not. If such a transmission of this information to YouTube and Google is not desirable for the data subject, the delivery may be prevented if the data subject logs off from their own YouTube account before a call-up to our website is made.
YouTube's data protection provisions, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en, provide information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by YouTube and Google.
f) Payment Method: Data protection provisions about the use of PayPal as a payment processor
Collected through: Internet pages of the MEIKE OG
On his websites, the data controller has integrated components of PayPal. PayPal is an online payment service provider. Payments are processed via so-called PayPal accounts, which represent virtual private or business accounts. PayPal is also able to process virtual payments through credit cards when a user does not have a PayPal account. A PayPal account is managed via an e-mail address, which is why there are no classic account numbers. PayPal makes it possible to trigger online payments to third parties or to receive payments. PayPal also accepts trustee functions and offers buyer protection services.
The European operating company of PayPal is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxemburg.
If the data subject chooses "PayPal" as the payment option in the online shop during the ordering process, we automatically transmit the data of the data subject to PayPal. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transfer of personal data required for payment processing for the purpose of fulfilling the contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
The personal data transmitted to PayPal is usually first name, last name, address, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. The processing of the purchase contract also requires such personal data, which are in connection with the respective order.
The transmission of the data is aimed at payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transfer personal data to PayPal, in particular, if a legitimate interest in the transmission is given. The personal data exchanged between PayPal and the controller for the processing of the data will be transmitted by PayPal to economic credit agencies. This transmission is intended for identity and creditworthiness checks.
PayPal will, if necessary, pass on personal data to affiliates and service providers or subcontractors to the extent that this is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or for data to be processed in the order.
The data subject has the possibility to revoke consent for the handling of personal data at any time from PayPal. A revocation shall not have any effect on personal data which must be processed, used or transmitted in accordance with (contractual) payment processing.
The applicable data protection provisions of PayPal may be retrieved under https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
g) Payment Method: Data protection provisions about the use of Stripe as a payment processor
Collected through: Internet pages of the MEIKE OG
The data controller has integrated Stripe components on its website. Stripe is an online payment service provider that enables the data subject to make payments with credit and debit cards for the purchase of products offered on the MEIKE OG website.
The European operating company of Stripe is Stripe Payments Europe, Limited (SPEL), 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, D02 H210, Irland.
If the data subject chooses "Stripe" as the payment option in the online shop during the ordering process, we automatically transmit the data of the data subject to Stripe. By selecting this payment option, the data subject consents to the transfer of personal data required for payment processing for the purpose of fulfilling the contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
The personal data transmitted to Stripe is usually first name, last name, country, email address, IP address, telephone number, mobile phone number, or other data necessary for payment processing. The processing of the purchase contract also requires such personal data, which are in connection with the respective order.
The transmission of the data is aimed at payment processing and fraud prevention. The controller will transfer personal data to Stripe, in particular, if a legitimate interest in the transmission is given. The personal data exchanged between Stripe and the controller for the processing of the data will be transmitted by Stripe to economic credit agencies. This transmission is intended for identity and creditworthiness checks.
Stripe will, if necessary, pass on personal data to affiliates and service providers or subcontractors to the extent that this is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or for data to be processed in the order.
The data subject has the possibility to revoke consent for the handling of personal data at any time from Stripe. A revocation shall not have any effect on personal data which must be processed, used or transmitted in accordance with (contractual) payment processing.
The applicable data protection provisions of Stripe may be retrieved under https://stripe.com/privacy.
7. Routine erasure and blocking of personal data
The data controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject to.
If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the personal data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.
8. Rights of the data subject
a) Right of confirmation
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. If a data subject wishes to avail himself of this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.
b) Right of access
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller free information about his or her personal data stored at any time and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European directives and regulations grant the data subject access to the following information:
Furthermore, the data subject shall have a right to obtain information as to whether personal data are transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. Where this is the case, the data subject shall have the right to be informed of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to avail himself of this right of access, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.
c) Right to rectification
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning him or her. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject shall have the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement.
If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller.
d) Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten)
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay, and the controller shall have the obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies, as long as the processing is not necessary:
If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by the MEIKE OG, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the controller. An employee of MEIKE OG shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.
Where the controller has made personal data public and is obliged pursuant to Article 17(1) to erase the personal data, the controller, taking account of available technology and the cost of implementation, shall take reasonable steps, including technical measures, to inform other controllers processing the personal data that the data subject has requested erasure by such controllers of any links to, or copy or replication of, those personal data, as far as processing is not required. An employees of the MEIKE OG will arrange the necessary measures in individual cases.
e) Right of restriction of processing
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:
If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a data subject wishes to request the restriction of the processing of personal data stored by the MEIKE OG, he or she may at any time contact any employee of the controller. The employee of the MEIKE OG will arrange the restriction of the processing.
f) Right to data portability
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator, to receive the personal data concerning him or her, which was provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. He or she shall have the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, as long as the processing is based on consent pursuant to point (a) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR or point (a) of Article 9(2) of the GDPR, or on a contract pursuant to point (b) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR, and the processing is carried out by automated means, as long as the processing is not necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
Furthermore, in exercising his or her right to data portability pursuant to Article 20(1) of the GDPR, the data subject shall have the right to have personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and when doing so does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
In order to assert the right to data portability, the data subject may at any time contact any employee of the MEIKE OG.
g) Right to object
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time, to processing of personal data concerning him or her, which is based on point (e) or (f) of Article 6(1) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
The MEIKE OG shall no longer process the personal data in the event of the objection, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
If the MEIKE OG processes personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her for such marketing. This applies to profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing. If the data subject objects to the MEIKE OG to the processing for direct marketing purposes, the MEIKE OG will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to object to processing of personal data concerning him or her by the MEIKE OG for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) of the GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.
In order to exercise the right to object, the data subject may contact any employee of the MEIKE OG. In addition, the data subject is free in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to use his or her right to object by automated means using technical specifications.
h) Automated individual decision-making, including profiling
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her, or similarly significantly affects him or her, as long as the decision (1) is not is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) is not authorised by Union or Member State law to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or (3) is not based on the data subject's explicit consent.
If the decision (1) is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or (2) it is based on the data subject's explicit consent, the MEIKE OG shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and contest the decision.
If the data subject wishes to exercise the rights concerning automated individual decision-making, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the MEIKE OG.
i) Right to withdraw data protection consent
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw his or her consent to processing of his or her personal data at any time.
f the data subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw the consent, he or she may, at any time, contact any employee of the MEIKE OG.
15. Legal basis for the processing
Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, as is the case, for example, when processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service, the processing is based on Article 6(1) lit. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing operations which are necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures, for example in the case of inquiries concerning our products or services. Is our company subject to a legal obligation by which processing of personal data is required, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6(1) lit. c GDPR. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and his name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6(1) lit. d GDPR. Finally, processing operations could be based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR. This legal basis is used for processing operations which are not covered by any of the abovementioned legal grounds, if processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data. Such processing operations are particularly permissible because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. He considered that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a client of the controller (Recital 47 Sentence 2 GDPR).
16. The legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party
Where the processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR our legitimate interest is to carry out our business in favor of the well-being of all our employees and the shareholders.
17. Period for which the personal data will be stored
The criteria used to determine the period of storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, as long as it is no longer necessary for the fulfillment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.
18. Provision of personal data as statutory or contractual requirement; Requirement necessary to enter into a contract; Obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide such data
We clarify that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions (e.g. information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract that the data subject provides us with personal data, which must subsequently be processed by us. The data subject is, for example, obliged to provide us with personal data when our company signs a contract with him or her. The non-provision of the personal data would have the consequence that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before personal data is provided by the data subject, the data subject must contact any employee. The employee clarifies to the data subject whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and the consequences of non-provision of the personal data.
19. Existence of automated decision-making
As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.
Developed by the specialists for LegalTech at Willing & Able that also developed the system for gdpr e learning. The legal texts contained in our privacy policy generator have been provided and published by Prof. Dr. h.c. Heiko Jonny Maniero from the German Association for Data Protection and Christian Solmecke from WBS law and it was adjusted and extended by MEIKE OG.
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