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8.1 Instagram Plugins Our website uses plugins from the social network operated by the following provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Instagram”). These plugins enable direct interaction with content on the social network.

To enhance the protection of your data when visiting our website, these plugins are initially deactivated and integrated into the page using a so-called “2-click” or “Shariff” solution. This integration ensures that when you access a page of our website containing such plugins, no direct connection is initially established with the provider’s servers. Only when you activate the plugins and thereby give your consent to the data transfer in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR does your browser establish a direct connection to the provider’s servers. In doing so, certain information about your device (including your IP address), your browser, and your browsing history may be transmitted to the provider and possibly processed there, regardless of whether you are logged into an existing user account.

If you are logged into an existing user profile on the provider’s social network, information about your interactions via the plugins will also be published there and made visible to your contacts.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by deactivating the enabled plugin through another click. However, the withdrawal does not affect data that has already been transmitted to the provider. Data may also be transferred to Meta Platforms Inc., USA. We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider to ensure the protection of our website visitors’ data and to prevent unauthorized disclosure to third parties. For the transfer of data to the USA, the provider relies on the Standard Contractual Clauses of the European Commission, which are intended to ensure compliance with the European level of data protection. 8.2 Online Applications via Form Our website offers job applicants the opportunity to apply online using a dedicated form. Participation in the application process requires that applicants provide us, via the form, with all personal data necessary for a well-founded and informed assessment and selection process.

The required information includes general personal details (such as name, address, and a telephone or electronic contact option), as well as performance-related evidence of the qualifications necessary for the position. In some cases, health-related information may also be required if, in the interest of social protection, it must be given special consideration under labor and social law. When the form is submitted, the applicant’s data is transmitted to us in encrypted form in accordance with current technical standards, stored by us, and used exclusively for the purpose of processing the application. The legal basis for this processing is generally Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR (in conjunction with § 26 (1) BDSG for processing in Germany), according to which participation in the application process is considered a pre-contractual measure for establishing an employment relationship. If special categories of personal data within the meaning of Article 9 (1) GDPR (e.g., health data such as information about disability status) are requested from applicants as part of the application process, processing takes place in accordance with Article 9 (2) (b) GDPR so that we may exercise our rights and fulfill our obligations arising from labor law, social security, and social protection legislation.

Alternatively or additionally, the processing of special categories of data may also be based on Article 9 (2) (h) GDPR if it is carried out for purposes of preventive health care or occupational medicine, for assessing the applicant’s working capacity, for medical diagnosis, for the provision or treatment in the health or social sector, or for the management of systems and services in these areas. If, as a result of the evaluation described above, an applicant is not selected or withdraws their application prematurely, the data submitted via the form will be deleted at the latest six months after the corresponding notification. This period is determined based on our legitimate interest in being able to answer any follow-up questions regarding the application and, if necessary, to fulfill our obligations under equal treatment regulations for applicants. In the event of a successful application, the data provided will be further processed on the basis of Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR (in conjunction with § 26 (1) BDSG for processing in Germany) for the purpose of executing the employment relationship. 8.3 Applications for Job Postings via Email On our website, we list currently available job openings in a dedicated section, where interested candidates can apply by sending an email to the contact address provided.

Participation in the application process requires that applicants provide us, along with their email application, with all personal data necessary for a well-founded and informed assessment and selection process. The required information includes general personal details (such as name, address, and a telephone or electronic contact option), as well as performance-related evidence of the qualifications necessary for the position.

In some cases, health-related information may also be required if, in the interest of social protection, it must be given special consideration under labor and social law. The specific components that an application must contain in order to be considered, as well as the format in which these components should be submitted by email, can be found in the respective job posting. Upon receipt of an application sent to the specified email address, the applicant’s data will be stored by us and used exclusively for the purpose of processing the application. For any follow-up questions that may arise during the review process, we may use either the email address provided by the applicant with their application or a telephone number they have supplied.

The legal basis for this processing, including contacting applicants for follow-up questions, is generally Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR (in conjunction with § 26 (1) BDSG for processing in Germany), according to which participation in the application process is considered a pre-contractual measure for establishing an employment relationship. If special categories of personal data within the meaning of Article 9 (1) GDPR (e.g., health data such as information about disability status) are requested from applicants as part of the application process, processing is carried out in accordance with Article 9 (2) (b) GDPR so that we can exercise our rights and fulfill our obligations arising from labor law, social security law, and social protection legislation. Additionally or alternatively, the processing of special categories of data may also be based on Article 9 (2) (h) GDPR if it is carried out for purposes of preventive health care or occupational medicine, for assessing the applicant’s ability to work, for medical diagnosis, for the provision or treatment in the health or social sector, or for the management of systems and services in these areas.

If, as a result of the evaluation described above, an applicant is not selected or withdraws their application prematurely, the data transmitted by email, as well as all electronic correspondence including the original application email, will be deleted at the latest six months after the corresponding notification. This period is determined based on our legitimate interest in being able to answer any follow-up questions regarding the application and, if necessary, to fulfill our obligations under the regulations concerning equal treatment of applicants. In the event of a successful application, the data provided will be further processed on the basis of Article 6 (1) (b) GDPR (in conjunction with § 26 (1) BDSG for processing in Germany) for the purpose of carrying out the employment relationship.