LEGAL
Privacy
1. Data Protection Overview
General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data with which you can be personally identified. For detailed information on the subject of data protection, please refer to our privacy policy listed below.
Data Collection on this Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section "Notice about the responsible party" in this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected firstly when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, data you send to us by email or by other means.
Other data is automatically collected or with your consent when you visit the website by our IT systems. This includes primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time the page was accessed). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Information about statistical analysis by IONOS WebAnalytics is provided in the relevant section of this policy.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to receive information free of charge at any time about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent for data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. You also have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
For this, and any further questions on the subject of data protection, you can contact us at any time.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
IONOS
Provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur (hereinafter IONOS). When you visit our website, IONOS collects various log files, including your IP addresses. For details, please refer to IONOS's privacy policy:
https://www.ionos.de/terms-gtc/terms-privacy.
The use of IONOS is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable presentation of our website. If a corresponding consent has been requested, processing is exclusively based on Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information in the user's terminal device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. The consent is revocable at any time.
Order Processing
We have concluded an order processing contract (AVV) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract required by data protection law, which ensures that this provider processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. Sale of Digital Products via Digistore24
We use Digistore24 for the sale of our digital products. When you click a purchase button on our website, you are redirected to an external Digistore24 order page. Your order, contact and payment data are then entered and processed on the Digistore24 website.
Order and payment processing takes place through Digistore24. When you select the purchase button, you leave our website and open the external order page. Through our Digistore24 account, we have access to the order and customer information available there. This may include your name, contact and billing details, and information about the order. The information available depends on the particular purchase.
We process the data needed to administer and fulfil the order, provide the product and respond to enquiries. Where necessary to fulfil contractual obligations or carry out pre-contractual measures, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. We may also process data based on our legitimate interest in proper administration and handling enquiries under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, or to meet legal obligations under Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. We retain the data for as long as necessary for the relevant purposes and as required by statutory retention obligations.
Further information about the processing of personal data can be found in the Digistore24 privacy policy.
4. General Information and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and according to the legal data protection regulations as well as this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.
We point out that data transmission on the internet (e.g., communication by e-mail) can have security gaps. Complete protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.
Notice about the responsible party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Helmut Kohl Management GmbH
Niddastr. 49
61440 Oberursel
Phone: +49 15679 515191
Email: info@kohlbiz.com
The responsible party is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Storage Duration
Unless a more specific storage period is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for the data processing no longer applies. If you make a legitimate deletion request or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., retention periods under tax or commercial law); in the latter case, deletion takes place after these reasons cease to apply.
General Information on the Legal Bases for Data Processing on this Website
If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 (2) lit. a GDPR, if special categories of data according to Art. 9 (1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art. 49 (1) lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information in your terminal device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the data processing is additionally based on § 25 (1) TDDDG. The consent is revocable at any time. If your data is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract or for pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data insofar as this is necessary for the fulfillment of a legal obligation based on Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR. The data processing can also be based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The respective legal bases relevant in each individual case are informed in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
In the context of our business activities, we work with various external parties. In some cases, it is also necessary to transfer personal data to these external parties. We only pass on personal data to external parties if this is necessary in the context of contract fulfillment if we are legally obliged to do so (e.g., transfer of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR in the transfer or if another legal basis allows the data transfer. When using processors, we only transfer personal data of our customers based on a valid contract for order processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing contract is concluded.
Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke consent already given at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and Direct Advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF THE DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 (1) LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH A PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS OR THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ASSERTION, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION ACCORDING TO ART. 21 (1) GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH ADVERTISING AT ANY TIME; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING INSOFAR AS IT IS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL THEN NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION ACCORDING TO ART. 21 (2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority
In the event of breaches of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged breach. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to have data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.
Access, Correction, and Deletion
Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin, and recipients and the purpose of the data processing and, if necessary, a right to correction or deletion of this data. For this purpose, as well as for further questions on the subject of personal data, you can contact us at any time.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. For this purpose, you can contact us at any time. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases:
● If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored by us, we generally need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
● If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
● If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend, or assert legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
● If you have lodged an objection under Art. 21 (1) GDPR, a balance must be struck between your and our interests. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data may – apart from being stored – only be processed with your consent or to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a member state.
SSL or TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser's address line changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser line.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Objection to Promotional Emails
The use of contact data published within the scope of the legal notice obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials is hereby objected to. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.
5. Plugins and Tools
Google Fonts (local hosting)
This site uses so-called Google Fonts, provided by Google, for the uniform representation of fonts. The Google Fonts are installed locally. A connection to Google's servers does not take place.
For more information on Google Fonts, see https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.
Source:
https://www.e-recht24.de
IONOS WebAnalytics
Our company website uses IONOS WebAnalytics to evaluate usage statistics and improve its technical operation. The provider is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany.
According to IONOS, data may be collected through server log files or a tracking pixel. This can include the referring website where transmitted, the requested page or file, browser type and version, operating system, device type, time of access and IP address. The IP address is initially transmitted to IONOS and, according to IONOS, immediately anonymised and used in particular to determine the approximate location. IONOS states that WebAnalytics does not use cookies.
The processing supports statistical evaluation and technical and content improvement of our website. Where personal data is processed, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and our legitimate interest is the appropriate design and optimisation of our website. We have a data processing agreement with IONOS. Further information is available in the IONOS privacy notice.
Enquiries by email or telephone
When you contact us by email or telephone, we process the information you provide, such as your name, contact details and the contents of your enquiry, to respond and communicate with you.
Where the enquiry relates to pre-contractual steps or the performance of a contract, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Otherwise, processing is based on our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We retain the data for as long as necessary for the enquiry and its purpose; statutory retention obligations remain unaffected.
Additional privacy information for the Data Center Map
These additional notices apply to our Data Center Map. Helmut Kohl Management GmbH is the controller. Our contact details and your privacy rights appear in the general sections of this privacy policy. The IONOS section concerns the corporate website; the following hosting information additionally applies to the map service.
Hosting by OVHcloud
We operate the map service on a virtual server provided by OVH GmbH, Oskar-Jäger-Str. 173/K6, 50825 Cologne, Germany. The selected server location is Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Processing by OVHcloud is governed by a data processing agreement under Article 28 GDPR.
Necessary connection and log data are processed to deliver the service, diagnose errors and protect against abuse and attacks. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the secure and reliable provision of the service.
Server logs and backups
Regular access logs for the map are disabled. Error logs are retained for a diagnostic window of generally seven days. System and authentication logs are generally retained for 14 days. Actual deletion can take longer due to rotation, interruptions or backups. Older logs, where present, are removed in accordance with the applicable deletion rules.
The VPS uses a daily Standard automatic backup. OVHcloud describes a retention period of 24 hours and storage on separate servers within the same data center. Additional snapshots created before updates are deleted manually after successful checks and within three days. According to OVHcloud, snapshots are also stored within the same data center.
Map software and fonts
Leaflet and its required code, style and image files are served from the map server without requests to unpkg.com. The service uses system fonts and does not request Google Fonts files for this purpose.
OpenStreetMap in the Data Center Map
Our Data Center Map uses map tiles provided by the OpenStreetMap Foundation, St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS, United Kingdom (OSMF). The map displays the geographic locations of the data centers included in the service.
External tiles are loaded only after you select “Activate map.” This transmits information including your IP address, browser and device information, the time and requested map area and, where provided, the referring website to the map service. OSMF uses Fastly’s globally distributed network to deliver the tiles.
Activation is based on your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw it at any time by selecting “Deactivate map,” with effect for the future. This does not reverse transfers that have already taken place. The list, search and filters remain available without activating the external map. Your map choice applies only to the currently open page and is not stored persistently by us.
OSMF processes data arising from use of its map service as an independent controller. We have no direct control over its further retention or deletion. Information about this processing and your rights is available in the OSMF Privacy Policy. See also the OSMF privacy FAQ for tile users.
Transfers to the United Kingdom are covered by a European Commission adequacy decision under Article 45 GDPR.
OSMF uses log data in particular for the technical operation and security of its services. Further retention and deletion of data generated by the map service is governed by the rules of OSMF and its service providers. The publicly available privacy information does not specify one current retention period for all map request data. Further details are available in the OSMF Privacy Policy linked above.
The map is delivered through an internationally distributed network. Processing may therefore also take place outside the European Union or European Economic Area. OSMF and its service providers are responsible for the data protection requirements applicable to their respective further processing. Further information is available in the OSMF notices linked above.
Language search and PDF features
The language is selected using a parameter in the page address and is not stored persistently in cookies or local storage. Search, filters, selection of locations and PDF features are available without activating the external map.