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The Controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national data protection laws of the Member States as well as other data protection provisions is:

Viridi RE GmbH
Werner-von-Siemens-Allee 1
74172 Neckarsulm

Germany Phone: +49 7132 36969 600
Email: info@viridire.com

Our external Data Protection Officer can be contacted as follows:
Andrea Prinz
Datenschutz Prinz GmbH
Industriestr. 10
91154 Roth
Email: info@datenschutz-prinz.de

1. Scope of the Processing of Personal Data
We generally collect and use personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website as well as our content and services. The collection and use of personal data regularly takes place only with your consent. An exception applies in cases where obtaining prior consent is not possible for factual reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by legal provisions.

2. Purpose and Legal Basis for the Processing of Personal Data
Where we obtain consent from you for the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis.If the processing of your personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. The same applies to processing operations necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures.Where processing of your personal data is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.If processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, and your interests, fundamental rights and freedoms do not override that interest, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

3. Data Erasure and Storage Duration
Your personal data will be erased or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage may be continued if this is provided for by the European or national legislator in EU regulations, laws or other provisions to which the Controller is subject. Data will also be blocked or erased if a storage period prescribed by the aforementioned regulations expires, unless further storage of the data is necessary for the conclusion or fulfilment of a contract.

III.1. Provision of the Website and Creation of Log Files

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing
Each time our website is accessed, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing device. The following data is stored in log files:

Information about the browser type and version usedThe user’s operating systemThe user’s internet service provider

The user’s IP address

Date and time of accessWebsites from which the user's system reaches our website

Websites accessed by the user's system via our websiteThis data is not stored together with any other personal data of the user.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.3. Purpose of Data Processing
The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the delivery of the website to the user’s computer. This also constitutes our legitimate interest in data processing pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

4. Duration of Storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

5. Right to Object and Removal
The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is essential for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility for the user to object.

III.2. Contact by Email and Telephone

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing
You can contact us via the email address or telephone number provided. In this case, your email address and any data transmitted with the message or your telephone number will be processed. Your data will only be shared with the service providers involved in handling the communication. The data will be used exclusively for processing the conversation.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing
The legal basis for processing data transmitted in the course of sending an email or making a phone call is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If the contact aims at the conclusion of a contract, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as an additional legal basis.

3. Purpose of Data Processing
The processing of personal data serves solely to process the contact. This also constitutes our legitimate interest in processing the data.

4. Duration of Storage
The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data sent via email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is deemed ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the relevant matter has been conclusively resolved.

5. Right to Object and Removal
You may object to the storage of your personal data at any time by notifying us. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. All personal data stored during the course of contacting us will be deleted unless statutory retention requirements prevent deletion.

III.3. Contact Form

1. Description and Scope of Data Processing
You can contact us via the contact forms provided. In this case, the following data will be processed: name, email address, telephone number, company, and message content. Your data will only be forwarded internally to the responsible contact person within our company. Your data will be used exclusively for processing your inquiry.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing
The legal basis for processing data transmitted via the contact form is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If the inquiry aims at entering into a contract, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as an additional legal basis.

3. Purpose of Data Processing
The processing of data from the contact form serves solely to process your inquiry. This also constitutes our legitimate interest in processing the data.

4. Duration of Storage
Your data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose of their collection. For personal data transmitted via the contact form, this is the case when your request has been fully processed.

5. Right to Object and Removal
You may object to the storage of your personal data at any time by informing us. In such a case, the processing of your request cannot be continued. All personal data stored in the course of using the contact form will be deleted unless legal retention obligations apply.

III.4. Applications via Email

1. Scope of Processing Personal Data
By publishing our email address on our website, we may receive job applications and the associated personal data from you via this channel. Your digital application documents are electronically processed and stored by us for the purpose of handling the application process. If an employment contract is concluded following the application process, we will store your application data for the purpose of executing and managing the employment relationship.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
The legal basis for processing your data is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, Section 26 BDSG (German Federal Data Protection Act), and Article 9(2)(b) and (f) GDPR. In addition, processing may be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in legal defense or enforcement.

3. Purpose of Data Processing
The data you provide as part of your application is processed for the purpose of carrying out the application procedure and, if an employment relationship is established, stored for the execution of that employment relationship.

4. Duration of Storage
Your applicant data will be automatically deleted six months after rejection of the application, provided no employment relationship results.
If an employment relationship is established, we will store your data in accordance with the statutory retention periods after the termination of the employment relationship.

5. Right to Object and Removal
If you object to the processing of your data as described above, please note that your application process via email cannot be continued and we will not be able to consider your application further.

III.5. Integration of Google Tag Manager

We use the Google Tag Manager service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Tag Manager enables the loading of other components. Processing takes place on the basis of our legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Google uses the data collected for its own purposes. Further information on Google Tag Manager can be found in Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
If you object to data processing, you may not be able to use our website in full.

III.6. Integration of Google Analytics

This website integrates Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymization, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Processing is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
The cookies set by Google Analytics are stored until you withdraw your consent. Google uses the collected data for its own purposes and may transfer personal data to third parties through technical processes. Further information and Google’s applicable privacy terms can be found at: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en.

III.7. Cookies

Our website uses “cookies”.

viridi-session – necessary for session management and secure website usage; Provider: viridire.com; Storage duration: session

_ga – analysis of user behavior (Google Analytics); Provider: Google LLC; Storage duration: 2 years

_ga_8PTEKMFR4V – statistical analysis of visitor interactions (Google Analytics); Provider: Google LLC; Storage duration: 1 year

Cookies required for the electronic communication process, for providing functionalities requested by you (e.g. shopping cart), or for optimizing the website (e.g. measuring web audience) are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is stated. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services.

If consent has been requested for the storage of cookies or similar recognition technologies, processing is based exclusively on this consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG). Consent can be revoked at any time.You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies, allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general, and enable automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Deactivating cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

IV. Your Rights as a Data Subject

As a data subject, you have the following rights:Right of access pursuant to Article 15 GDPR, to obtain information about your personal data processed by us;

Right to rectification pursuant to Article 16 GDPR, to request the correction of inaccurate or completion of your personal data stored by us without undue delay;

Right to erasure pursuant to Article 17 GDPR, to request the deletion of your personal data stored by us, unless the processing is necessaryfor exercising the right of freedom of expression and information,for compliance with a legal obligation,for reasons of public interest, orfor the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims;

Right to restriction of processing pursuant to Article 18 GDPR, wherethe accuracy of the data is contested by you,the processing is unlawful but you oppose the erasure,we no longer need the data, but you require it for legal claims, oryou have objected to processing pursuant to Article 21 GDPR;

Right to data portability pursuant to Article 20 GDPR, to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format or to request its transfer to another controller;

Right to lodge a complaint pursuant to Article 77 GDPR with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement.

For us, the competent supervisory authority is:
The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Baden-Württemberg
Lautenschlagerstraße 20, 70173 Stuttgart

Email: poststelle@lfdi.bwl.de
Website: www.baden-wuerttemberg.datenschutz.de

V. Right to Object

Where we process personal data based on our legitimate interests as part of a balancing of interests (as explained above), you have the right to object to such processing at any time with effect for the future.If the processing is carried out for direct marketing purposes, you may object at any time without giving reasons.If the processing is carried out for other purposes, you may only object on grounds relating to your particular situation. Following your objection, we will no longer process your personal data for these purposes unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

This does not apply to processing for direct marketing purposes. In that case, your personal data will no longer be processed for such purposes.

VI. Information on Data Processing in Connection with Social Media Presence

Our presence on social media platforms allows us to inform interested parties about our work, interact with them directly and engage in dialogue. We only process your data if you voluntarily contact us via the respective profile and communicate with us there. Our legitimate interest in processing your data arises from Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

We do not transfer data received from you via social media profiles to third parties. We do not store any personal data outside the respective platform that is processed in the context of your contact with us or that is made available to us by the provider of the respective platform. Processing takes place exclusively within the respective profile.(Static) usage data received from social networks

We receive automatically generated, aggregated statistics through "Insights" functionalities related to our accounts. These statistics only contain aggregated data and do not allow identification of individuals.Please note that social media providers may collect and store data from website visitors even without a user account and may use cookies or similar technologies. We have no influence over this. Further information about the scope and purposes of processing by social media providers, data retention periods, and cookie policies can be found in the respective privacy policies of the platforms. There you will also find information about your rights and options to object.

VI.1. Data Processing by LinkedIn

LinkedIn is operated by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
In some cases, a joint controllership exists, and in other cases, LinkedIn and we as page operators act as independent controllers. LinkedIn provides page operators with page statistics (“Insights”). Detailed information can be found in the Data Processing Agreement between us and LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/legal/l/dpa.

LinkedIn also processes data for its own purposes. Information on data processing by LinkedIn can be found here: https://de.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

For data processing outside the EU/EEA, LinkedIn states that it uses EU Standard Contractual Clauses for such third-country transfers. Processing of data in the USA is also covered by LinkedIn’s participation in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.