Privacy Policy
Data Protection at a Glance
General Information
The following notices provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy provided below this text.
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 the contact details in the section "Notice regarding the responsible entity" in this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected in part by you providing it to us. This may include data that you enter into a contact form, for example.
Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system or time of the page request). The collection of this data occurs automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to request information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data at any time free of charge. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have granted consent to data processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. Additionally, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You can contact us anytime regarding this and any further questions about data protection.
Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools
When visiting this website, your surfing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This occurs mainly through so-called analysis programs.
Detailed information about these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.
Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following providers:
Squarespace
The provider is Squarespace Ireland Ltd., Le Pole House, Ship Street Great, Dublin 8, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as Squarespace).
Squarespace is a tool for creating and hosting websites. When you visit our website, your data is processed on Squarespace's servers. Personal data may also be transferred to Squarespace's parent company, Squarespace Inc., 8 Clarkson St, New York, NY 10014, USA. Squarespace also stores cookies that are necessary for the display of the page and to ensure security (necessary cookies).
The use of Squarespace is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, processing is performed solely on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDG, to the extent that consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g. device fingerprinting) as per TDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.
You can find details here:
https://support.squarespace.com/hc/de/articles/360000851908-DSGVO-und-Squarespace.
The company has a certification under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards in data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhering to these data protection standards. You will receive further information from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4774.
WIX
The provider is Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel (hereinafter referred to as "WIX").
WIX is a tool for creating and hosting websites. When you visit our website, WIX analyzes user behavior, visitor sources, the region of website visitors, and the number of visitors. WIX stores cookies in your browser that are necessary for the display of the website and to ensure security (necessary cookies).
The data collected through WIX may be stored on various servers worldwide. WIX servers are located, among other places, in the USA.
Details can be found in WIX's privacy policy: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy.
According to WIX, data transfer to the USA and other third countries is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission or comparable guarantees according to Art. 46 GDPR. Details can be found here: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy-dpa-users.
The use of WIX is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, processing is only carried out based on Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDG, to the extent that consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g. device fingerprinting) as per TDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time.
The company has a certification under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA aiming to ensure compliance with European data protection standards in data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF undertakes to adhere to these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider via the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5626.
General Notes and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of these sites take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the legal data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.
We point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) may have security gaps. A complete protection of the data from access by third parties is not possible.
Notice regarding the responsible entity
The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:
Labtree GmbH
Hohenesch 13
22765 Hamburg
Email: hey@labtree.de
The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Storage Duration
Unless a more specific storage duration is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data remains with us until the purpose for data processing ceases. If you submit a legitimate deletion request or withdraw consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for retaining your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will occur after the cessation of such reasons.
General Notes on the Legal Basis 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, provided that special categories of data as per Art. 9 (1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent for the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also occurs on the basis of Art. 49 (1) lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access information in your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing is additionally based on § 25 (1) TDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the execution of pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary for the fulfillment of a legal obligation based on Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR. Data processing may also occur based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The specific legal bases applicable will be informed in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
As part of our business activities, we work with various external entities. This sometimes requires the transfer of personal data to these external entities. We only pass on personal data to external entities when it is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract, when we are legally obliged to do so (e.g., transfer of data to tax authorities), when we have a legitimate interest according to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR in the transfer
or when another legal basis allows the data transfer. When using processors, we only transfer our customers' personal data based on a valid contract for processing. In the case of joint processing, a contract for joint processing is concluded.
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can withdraw your already granted consent at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out until the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and Against Direct Advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF THE DATA PROCESSING IS CARRIED OUT ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6 (1) LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME, ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON SUCH PROVISIONS. YOU CAN FIND THE RELEVANT LEGAL BASIS FOR THE DATA PROCESSING IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR THE PROCESSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 (1) GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH ADVERTISING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ART. 21 (2) GDPR).
Right to Complain to the Competent Supervisory Authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, affected individuals have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, their workplace, or the location of the suspected infringement. The right to complain does not affect other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request that we provide you with data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent that it is technically feasible.
Information, Correction and Deletion
You have the right to free information about your stored personal data, their origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing at any time, in accordance with applicable legal provisions, and if applicable, a right to correction or deletion of this data. You can contact us at any time regarding this and any further questions about personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time regarding this. The right to restrict processing exists in the following cases:
If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we usually need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If the processing of your personal data has occurred/is occurring unlawfully, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
If we no longer require your personal data but you need them for the establishment, exercise, or defense of 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 remains uncertain 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, such data may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of significant public interest of the European Union or a member state, except for their storage.
SSL and 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 and TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from
"http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser address bar.
When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
Objection to Advertising Emails
The use of contact data published in the context of the imprint obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and information materials is hereby contradicted. The operators of the sites expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.
Data Collection on this Website
Cookies
Our internet pages use so-called "cookies." Cookies are small data packets and do not harm your end device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your end device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit has ended. Permanent cookies remain stored on your end device until you delete them or until an automatic deletion occurs through your web browser.
Cookies can originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies allow the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).
Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or displaying videos). Other cookies can be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are necessary for the performance of the electronic communication process, to provide certain features you desire (e.g., for the shopping cart function), or to optimize the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web audience) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically flawless and optimized provision of their services. If consent to store cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, processing is carried out solely on the basis of this consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDG); the consent can be revoked at any time.
You can configure your browser to inform you whenever cookies are set and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or generally, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. When disabling cookies, the functionality of this website may be limited.
What cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.
Server Log Files
The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files that your browser automatically sends to us. This includes:
Browser type and browser version operating system used Referrer URL
Hostname of the accessing computer Time of the server request
IP address
A merging of this data with other data sources will not be made.
The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in technically flawless presentation and optimization of their website – for this purpose, the server log files must be collected.
Contact Form
If you send us requests via contact form, your information from the inquiry form, including the contact information you provide there, will be stored by us for processing the request and in case of follow-up questions. We do not pass on this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of requests directed to us (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR) or your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage ceases (e.g., after processing your inquiry is completed). Mandatory legal provisions – especially retention periods – remain unaffected.
Inquiries by E-Mail, Phone, or Fax
If you contact us by e-mail, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data resulting from it (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your concern. We do not pass on this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for carrying out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of requests directed to us (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR) or your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you send us via contact requests will remain with us until you request their deletion, withdraw your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage ceases (e.g., after handling your inquiry is completed). Mandatory legal provisions – especially statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.
Social Media
Social Media Elements with Shariff
This website uses elements from social media (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, XING, LinkedIn, Tumblr).
The social media elements can usually be recognized by the respective social media logos.
To ensure data protection on this website, we only use these elements together
with the so-called "Shariff" solution. This application prevents the integrated social media elements on this website from transmitting your personal data to the respective provider upon your first visit to the site.
Only when you activate the respective social media element by clicking the corresponding button is a direct connection established with the provider's server (consent). As soon as you activate the social media element, the respective provider receives the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you are simultaneously logged into your respective social media account (e.g., Facebook), the respective provider can assign the visit to this website to your user account.
Activating the plugin constitutes consent within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDG. You can revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future.
The use of the service is designed to obtain the legally required consents for the use of specific technologies. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR.
This website integrates elements of the social network Facebook. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. However, according to Facebook, the collected data is also transferred to the USA and other third countries.
You can find an overview of the Facebook social media elements here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=de_DE.
When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Facebook server. This allows Facebook to receive the information that you have visited this website with your IP address. If you click on the Facebook "Like Button" while logged in to your Facebook account, you can link the content of this website to your Facebook profile.
This allows Facebook to assign the visit to this website to your user account. We indicate that as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data as well as their use by Facebook. For more information, please refer to Facebook's privacy policy at:
https://de-de.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.
The use of this service is based on your consent according to Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
To the extent that personal data is collected and forwarded to Facebook using the tool described here, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). Joint responsibility is limited solely to the collection of data and its transfer to Facebook. The processing that occurs after the forwarding by Facebook is not part of the joint responsibility. The obligations we jointly have have been set out in an agreement on joint processing. The wording of the agreement can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. Under this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook tool and for implementing the tool securely regarding data protection on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of Facebook products. Rights of affected individuals (e.g., requests for information) regarding the data processed by Facebook can be asserted directly with Facebook. If you assert the rights of affected individuals with us, we are obliged to forward these requests to Facebook.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. You can find details here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381 and https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.
The company has a certification under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards in data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhere to these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider via the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.
This website has integrated functions of the service Instagram. These functions are offered by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland.
When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Instagram server. Instagram receives information about your visit to this website.
If you are logged into your Instagram account, you can link the contents of this website to your Instagram profile by clicking on the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to assign the visit of this website to your user account. We indicate that as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data as well as their use by Instagram.
The use of this service is based on your consent according to Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
To the extent that personal data is collected and forwarded to Facebook or Instagram using the tool described here, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). Joint responsibility is limited solely to the collection of data and its transfer to Facebook or Instagram. The processing that occurs after the forwarding by Facebook or Instagram is not part of the joint responsibility.
The obligations we jointly have have been set out in an agreement on joint processing. The wording of the agreement can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information during the use of the Facebook or Instagram tool and for securely implementing the tool regarding data protection on our website. Facebook is responsible for the data security of Facebook or Instagram products. Rights of affected individuals (e.g., requests for information) regarding the data processed by Facebook or Instagram can be asserted directly with Facebook. If you assert the rights of affected individuals with us, we are obliged to forward these requests to Facebook.
Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. You can find details here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/ and
https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381.
Further information can be found in Instagram's privacy policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/.
The company has a certification under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards in data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhere to these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider via the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4452.
Newsletter
Newsletter Data
If you want to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we need your email address as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and agree to receive the newsletter. No further data will be collected unless voluntarily provided. We will use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and will not pass it on to third parties.
The processing of the data entered in the newsletter registration form is carried out solely on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your granted consent for the storage of data, the email address and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example via the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
The data you provided for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us until you unsubscribe from the newsletter or after the purpose ceases, and will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list after cancellation of the newsletter. We reserve the right to delete or block email addresses from our newsletter distribution list at our discretion in accordance with our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Data that has been stored for other purposes remains unaffected.
After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored by us in a blacklist if this is necessary to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and will not be merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with the legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR). The storage in the blacklist is not time-limited. You can object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.
Newsletter Distribution to Existing Customers
If you order goods or services from us and provide your email address, this email address may subsequently be used by us to send newsletters provided we inform you in advance. In such cases, only direct advertising for our own similar goods or services will be sent via the newsletter. You can unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. A corresponding link can be found in each newsletter.
The legal basis for sending the newsletter in this case is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR in connection with § 7 (3) UWG.
After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored by us in a blacklist to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and will not be merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in compliance with the legal regulations when sending newsletters (legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR). The storage in the blacklist is not time-limited. You can object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.
Own Services
Google Drive
We have integrated Google Drive into this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Drive allows us to embed an upload area on our website where you can upload content. When you upload content, it will be stored on Google Drive's servers. Additionally, a connection to Google Drive is established when you enter our website, allowing Google Drive to determine that you have visited our website.
The use of Google Drive is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in a reliable upload area on their website. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out solely based on Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time.
The company has a certification under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the USA that aims to ensure compliance with European data protection standards in data processing in the USA. Every company certified under the DPF commits to adhere to these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider via the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.
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